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 | $247.32 | 3.316% | $255.5211 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $29.53 | 12.602% | $33.2514 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
Purchase #3 | $136.50 | 6.503% | $145.3766 | $145.38 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #4 | $229.92 | 10.634% | $254.3697 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
Purchase #5 | $110.35 | 7.427% | $118.5457 | $118.55 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
Purchase #6 | $225.69 | 12.273% | $253.3889 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
Purchase #7 | $196.50 | 8.296% | $212.8016 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,175.81 | $1,273.2550 | $1,273.26 | $1,273.25 | $1,273.30 |