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 | $239.48 | 6.552% | $255.1707 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #2 | $155.95 | 11.640% | $174.1026 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
Purchase #3 | $95.71 | 10.579% | $105.8352 | $105.84 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
Purchase #4 | $248.89 | 13.444% | $282.3508 | $282.35 | $282.35 | $282.40 |
Purchase #5 | $181.81 | 9.561% | $199.1929 | $199.19 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
Purchase #6 | $154.61 | 13.448% | $175.402 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
Purchase #7 | $168.42 | 10.162% | $185.5348 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,244.87 | $1,377.5890 | $1,377.58 | $1,377.60 | $1,377.60 |