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 | $250.60 | 5.187% | $263.5986 | $263.60 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
Purchase #2 | $223.35 | 12.164% | $250.5183 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #3 | $229.34 | 11.783% | $256.3631 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
Purchase #4 | $183.46 | 13.791% | $208.761 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
Purchase #5 | $237.58 | 12.293% | $266.7857 | $266.79 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
Purchase #6 | $136.32 | 10.661% | $150.8531 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
Purchase #7 | $181.90 | 3.108% | $187.5535 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,442.55 | $1,584.4333 | $1,584.43 | $1,584.40 | $1,584.60 |