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 | $148.59 | 7.814% | $160.2008 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #2 | $72.90 | 7.674% | $78.4943 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #3 | $175.44 | 12.661% | $197.6525 | $197.65 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
Purchase #4 | $180.51 | 3.420% | $186.6834 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
Purchase #5 | $249.72 | 11.307% | $277.9558 | $277.96 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
Purchase #6 | $208.92 | 10.796% | $231.475 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
Purchase #7 | $114.72 | 7.269% | $123.059 | $123.06 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,150.80 | $1,255.5208 | $1,255.52 | $1,255.55 | $1,255.70 |