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 | $247.96 | 4.668% | $259.5348 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
Purchase #2 | $92.31 | 7.847% | $99.5536 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
Purchase #3 | $182.26 | 12.481% | $205.0079 | $205.01 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
Purchase #4 | $112.30 | 3.697% | $116.4517 | $116.45 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
Purchase #5 | $209.87 | 13.860% | $238.958 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
Purchase #6 | $37.74 | 7.612% | $40.6128 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #7 | $140.61 | 12.723% | $158.4998 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,023.05 | $1,118.6186 | $1,118.61 | $1,118.60 | $1,118.70 |