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 | $218.88 | 10.853% | $242.635 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
Purchase #2 | $21.40 | 9.390% | $23.4095 | $23.41 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
Purchase #3 | $158.68 | 9.237% | $173.3373 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
Purchase #4 | $53.39 | 3.559% | $55.2902 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
Purchase #5 | $250.86 | 3.290% | $259.1133 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
Purchase #6 | $234.89 | 6.430% | $249.9934 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #7 | $58.78 | 13.687% | $66.8252 | $66.83 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.88 | $1,070.6039 | $1,070.61 | $1,070.65 | $1,070.50 |