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 | $32.75 | 7.863% | $35.3251 | $35.33 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
Purchase #2 | $143.96 | 9.778% | $158.0364 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
Purchase #3 | $246.40 | 11.448% | $274.6079 | $274.61 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
Purchase #4 | $177.48 | 4.530% | $185.5198 | $185.52 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #5 | $130.71 | 13.599% | $148.4853 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #6 | $228.82 | 5.779% | $242.0435 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
Purchase #7 | $174.96 | 12.295% | $196.4713 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.08 | $1,240.4893 | $1,240.50 | $1,240.50 | $1,240.40 |