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 | $172.54 | 4.610% | $180.4941 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $214.60 | 3.705% | $222.5509 | $222.55 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
Purchase #3 | $212.25 | 9.491% | $232.3946 | $232.39 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
Purchase #4 | $230.90 | 13.436% | $261.9237 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
Purchase #5 | $128.95 | 5.742% | $136.3543 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
Purchase #6 | $133.66 | 13.148% | $151.2336 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
Purchase #7 | $190.50 | 12.540% | $214.3887 | $214.39 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,283.40 | $1,399.3399 | $1,399.32 | $1,399.35 | $1,399.40 |