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 | $115.50 | 7.825% | $124.5379 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.30 | 6.419% | $85.4545 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #3 | $230.72 | 8.113% | $249.4383 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
Purchase #4 | $48.71 | 5.687% | $51.4801 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #5 | $245.66 | 3.369% | $253.9363 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
Purchase #6 | $158.46 | 4.206% | $165.1248 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
Purchase #7 | $135.89 | 3.227% | $140.2752 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.24 | $1,070.2471 | $1,070.25 | $1,070.30 | $1,070.20 |