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 | $247.54 | 5.217% | $260.4542 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
Purchase #2 | $199.50 | 10.388% | $220.2241 | $220.22 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
Purchase #3 | $16.63 | 11.729% | $18.5805 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #4 | $100.39 | 12.299% | $112.737 | $112.74 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
Purchase #5 | $40.33 | 6.107% | $42.793 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #6 | $222.25 | 4.402% | $232.0334 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
Purchase #7 | $158.87 | 11.635% | $177.3545 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.51 | $1,064.1767 | $1,064.16 | $1,064.20 | $1,064.20 |