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 | $231.35 | 13.487% | $262.5522 | $262.55 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
Purchase #2 | $42.25 | 4.579% | $44.1846 | $44.18 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
Purchase #3 | $174.90 | 12.536% | $196.8255 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #4 | $39.71 | 4.625% | $41.5466 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
Purchase #5 | $211.64 | 4.194% | $220.5162 | $220.52 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #6 | $85.60 | 6.517% | $91.1786 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
Purchase #7 | $217.37 | 10.840% | $240.9329 | $240.93 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.82 | $1,097.7366 | $1,097.74 | $1,097.80 | $1,097.70 |