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 | $138.40 | 13.801% | $157.5006 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.77 | 11.726% | $142.7523 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
Purchase #3 | $104.33 | 9.658% | $114.4062 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
Purchase #4 | $155.99 | 3.468% | $161.3997 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
Purchase #5 | $234.51 | 9.296% | $256.31 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #6 | $6.39 | 13.472% | $7.2509 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
Purchase #7 | $227.93 | 12.301% | $255.9677 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.32 | $1,095.5874 | $1,095.59 | $1,095.55 | $1,095.70 |