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 | $240.39 | 6.639% | $256.3495 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
Purchase #2 | $182.51 | 9.126% | $199.1659 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
Purchase #3 | $92.56 | 13.310% | $104.8797 | $104.88 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
Purchase #4 | $37.60 | 8.716% | $40.8772 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #5 | $89.64 | 3.707% | $92.963 | $92.96 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
Purchase #6 | $231.38 | 9.666% | $253.7452 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
Purchase #7 | $140.66 | 3.682% | $145.8391 | $145.84 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.74 | $1,093.8196 | $1,093.83 | $1,093.85 | $1,093.80 |