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 | $247.73 | 10.812% | $274.5146 | $274.51 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
Purchase #2 | $118.56 | 5.578% | $125.1733 | $125.17 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
Purchase #3 | $71.25 | 4.305% | $74.3173 | $74.32 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
Purchase #4 | $203.83 | 3.339% | $210.6359 | $210.64 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
Purchase #5 | $58.48 | 5.236% | $61.542 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
Purchase #6 | $124.80 | 5.670% | $131.8762 | $131.88 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
Purchase #7 | $119.80 | 3.686% | $124.2158 | $124.22 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.45 | $1,002.2751 | $1,002.28 | $1,002.25 | $1,002.20 |