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 | $214.97 | 7.201% | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $55.32 | 12.728% | $62.3611 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
Purchase #3 | $219.97 | 11.641% | $245.5767 | $245.58 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
Purchase #4 | $247.27 | 7.207% | $265.0907 | $265.09 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
Purchase #5 | $97.53 | 6.423% | $103.7944 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
Purchase #6 | $233.86 | 10.344% | $258.0505 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
Purchase #7 | $95.93 | 6.804% | $102.4571 | $102.46 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,164.85 | $1,267.7805 | $1,267.78 | $1,267.80 | $1,268.00 |