Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $182.90 | 3.286% | $188.9101 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
Purchase #2 | $249.52 | 8.157% | $269.8733 | $269.87 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
Purchase #3 | $86.50 | 4.150% | $90.0898 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
Purchase #4 | $79.67 | 9.811% | $87.4864 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #5 | $45.40 | 4.553% | $47.4671 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
Purchase #6 | $118.28 | 4.670% | $123.8037 | $123.80 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
Purchase #7 | $249.93 | 11.721% | $279.2243 | $279.22 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.20 | $1,086.8547 | $1,086.85 | $1,086.80 | $1,086.90 |