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 | $24.55 | 3.642% | $25.4441 | $25.44 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
Purchase #2 | $244.91 | 10.485% | $270.5888 | $270.59 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
Purchase #3 | $49.58 | 10.109% | $54.592 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
Purchase #4 | $223.59 | 6.273% | $237.6158 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
Purchase #5 | $136.27 | 10.127% | $150.0701 | $150.07 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
Purchase #6 | $174.60 | 11.437% | $194.569 | $194.57 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
Purchase #7 | $224.99 | 13.609% | $255.6089 | $255.61 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.49 | $1,188.4887 | $1,188.49 | $1,188.45 | $1,188.50 |