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 | $231.27 | 9.605% | $253.4835 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #2 | $114.73 | 5.314% | $120.8268 | $120.83 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
Purchase #3 | $95.68 | 5.195% | $100.6506 | $100.65 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
Purchase #4 | $222.78 | 3.276% | $230.0783 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
Purchase #5 | $176.68 | 4.203% | $184.1059 | $184.11 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
Purchase #6 | $37.85 | 5.758% | $40.0294 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #7 | $105.43 | 4.206% | $109.8644 | $109.86 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.42 | $1,039.0389 | $1,039.04 | $1,039.10 | $1,039.10 |