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 | $194.70 | 5.544% | $205.4942 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #2 | $7.51 | 10.274% | $8.2816 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
Purchase #3 | $81.39 | 4.358% | $84.937 | $84.94 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
Purchase #4 | $239.99 | 7.271% | $257.4397 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
Purchase #5 | $144.96 | 11.472% | $161.5898 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
Purchase #6 | $210.55 | 8.193% | $227.8004 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
Purchase #7 | $221.79 | 3.583% | $229.7367 | $229.74 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.89 | $1,175.2794 | $1,175.28 | $1,175.35 | $1,175.20 |