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 | $250.51 | 10.374% | $276.4979 | $276.50 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
Purchase #2 | $46.86 | 6.373% | $49.8464 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
Purchase #3 | $228.38 | 6.208% | $242.5578 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
Purchase #4 | $169.38 | 6.354% | $180.1424 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
Purchase #5 | $56.36 | 9.731% | $61.8444 | $61.84 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
Purchase #6 | $91.52 | 13.820% | $104.1681 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
Purchase #7 | $145.51 | 5.777% | $153.9161 | $153.92 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.52 | $1,068.9731 | $1,068.98 | $1,068.95 | $1,068.90 |