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 | $147.77 | 8.639% | $160.5359 | $160.54 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $144.87 | 3.792% | $150.3635 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
Purchase #3 | $219.47 | 7.108% | $235.0699 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
Purchase #4 | $118.94 | 10.342% | $131.2408 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
Purchase #5 | $152.98 | 12.455% | $172.0337 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #6 | $125.80 | 7.266% | $134.9406 | $134.94 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
Purchase #7 | $234.47 | 9.309% | $256.2968 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,144.30 | $1,240.4812 | $1,240.48 | $1,240.50 | $1,240.40 |