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 | $229.58 | 9.138% | $250.559 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
Purchase #2 | $166.56 | 8.475% | $180.676 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #3 | $81.60 | 11.181% | $90.7237 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #4 | $85.57 | 5.537% | $90.308 | $90.31 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
Purchase #5 | $241.99 | 8.221% | $261.884 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
Purchase #6 | $172.32 | 9.409% | $188.5336 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
Purchase #7 | $201.30 | 11.559% | $224.5683 | $224.57 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,178.92 | $1,287.2526 | $1,287.25 | $1,287.25 | $1,287.30 |