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 | $207.77 | 5.108% | $218.3829 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #2 | $180.73 | 12.654% | $203.5996 | $203.60 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
Purchase #3 | $244.31 | 13.452% | $277.1746 | $277.17 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
Purchase #4 | $177.75 | 10.574% | $196.5453 | $196.55 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
Purchase #5 | $41.58 | 8.402% | $45.0736 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
Purchase #6 | $247.68 | 12.862% | $279.5366 | $279.54 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
Purchase #7 | $48.58 | 13.606% | $55.1898 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,148.40 | $1,275.5024 | $1,275.50 | $1,275.50 | $1,275.50 |