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 | $7.26 | 3.604% | $7.5217 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.91 | 5.116% | $258.4908 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #3 | $82.90 | 12.298% | $93.095 | $93.10 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
Purchase #4 | $160.92 | 11.404% | $179.2713 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
Purchase #5 | $162.80 | 3.115% | $167.8712 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
Purchase #6 | $135.72 | 6.509% | $144.554 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
Purchase #7 | $228.79 | 4.667% | $239.4676 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,024.30 | $1,090.2716 | $1,090.27 | $1,090.20 | $1,090.40 |