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 | $233.92 | 9.653% | $256.5003 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.75 | 7.501% | $135.1825 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
Purchase #3 | $169.53 | 8.689% | $184.2605 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
Purchase #4 | $117.53 | 5.560% | $124.0647 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
Purchase #5 | $197.83 | 7.849% | $213.3577 | $213.36 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
Purchase #6 | $132.53 | 6.680% | $141.383 | $141.38 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
Purchase #7 | $167.62 | 8.656% | $182.1292 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,144.71 | $1,236.8779 | $1,236.87 | $1,236.90 | $1,237.00 |