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 | $217.50 | 11.471% | $242.4494 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
Purchase #2 | $117.59 | 7.791% | $126.7514 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
Purchase #3 | $68.87 | 13.618% | $78.2487 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
Purchase #4 | $214.74 | 13.493% | $243.7149 | $243.71 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #5 | $202.48 | 3.618% | $209.8057 | $209.81 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
Purchase #6 | $9.80 | 9.394% | $10.7206 | $10.72 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
Purchase #7 | $149.44 | 10.563% | $165.2253 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.42 | $1,076.9160 | $1,076.92 | $1,076.90 | $1,076.80 |