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 | $219.73 | 10.341% | $242.4523 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
Purchase #2 | $203.64 | 5.303% | $214.439 | $214.44 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
Purchase #3 | $185.63 | 6.456% | $197.6143 | $197.61 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
Purchase #4 | $113.71 | 13.530% | $129.095 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
Purchase #5 | $191.63 | 6.523% | $204.13 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
Purchase #6 | $65.58 | 11.842% | $73.346 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
Purchase #7 | $24.67 | 9.262% | $26.9549 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.59 | $1,088.0315 | $1,088.03 | $1,088.05 | $1,088.00 |