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 | $28.73 | 6.701% | $30.6552 | $30.66 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
Purchase #2 | $194.57 | 12.703% | $219.2862 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
Purchase #3 | $205.61 | 10.121% | $226.4198 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
Purchase #4 | $137.88 | 3.335% | $142.4783 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #5 | $204.43 | 12.319% | $229.6137 | $229.61 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #6 | $127.70 | 12.755% | $143.9881 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #7 | $231.55 | 6.569% | $246.7605 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,130.47 | $1,239.2018 | $1,239.21 | $1,239.20 | $1,239.30 |