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 | $250.45 | 8.106% | $270.7515 | $270.75 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
Purchase #2 | $206.46 | 10.508% | $228.1548 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
Purchase #3 | $179.27 | 3.537% | $185.6108 | $185.61 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #4 | $164.93 | 9.268% | $180.2157 | $180.22 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
Purchase #5 | $9.56 | 3.265% | $9.8721 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
Purchase #6 | $139.94 | 13.289% | $158.5366 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #7 | $226.66 | 6.151% | $240.6019 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,177.27 | $1,273.7434 | $1,273.74 | $1,273.70 | $1,273.80 |