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 | $242.65 | 5.241% | $255.3673 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
Purchase #2 | $10.27 | 5.111% | $10.7949 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
Purchase #3 | $24.30 | 10.561% | $26.8663 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
Purchase #4 | $11.34 | 5.493% | $11.9629 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
Purchase #5 | $114.80 | 9.217% | $125.3811 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #6 | $137.31 | 6.509% | $146.2475 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
Purchase #7 | $250.72 | 4.222% | $261.3054 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.39 | $837.9254 | $837.93 | $837.90 | $838.00 |