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 | $250.52 | 9.444% | $274.1791 | $274.18 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
Purchase #2 | $81.64 | 3.240% | $84.2851 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
Purchase #3 | $86.29 | 12.728% | $97.273 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
Purchase #4 | $121.57 | 4.132% | $126.5933 | $126.59 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
Purchase #5 | $53.41 | 11.183% | $59.3828 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #6 | $167.59 | 12.220% | $188.0695 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
Purchase #7 | $176.67 | 6.737% | $188.5723 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $937.69 | $1,018.3551 | $1,018.35 | $1,018.35 | $1,018.50 |