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 | $144.84 | 3.742% | $150.2599 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
Purchase #2 | $238.42 | 7.614% | $256.5733 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
Purchase #3 | $164.96 | 13.719% | $187.5909 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
Purchase #4 | $118.39 | 10.237% | $130.5096 | $130.51 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
Purchase #5 | $208.61 | 10.330% | $230.1594 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
Purchase #6 | $145.85 | 12.325% | $163.826 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
Purchase #7 | $58.31 | 8.592% | $63.32 | $63.32 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,079.38 | $1,182.2391 | $1,182.24 | $1,182.20 | $1,182.30 |