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 | $142.71 | 12.655% | $160.77 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
Purchase #2 | $208.66 | 7.845% | $225.0294 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
Purchase #3 | $114.54 | 3.522% | $118.5741 | $118.57 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
Purchase #4 | $228.66 | 9.710% | $250.8629 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
Purchase #5 | $38.94 | 8.298% | $42.1712 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #6 | $222.30 | 11.803% | $248.5381 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
Purchase #7 | $220.65 | 12.565% | $248.3747 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,176.46 | $1,294.3204 | $1,294.31 | $1,294.25 | $1,294.40 |