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 | $23.27 | 8.142% | $25.1646 | $25.16 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
Purchase #2 | $246.55 | 12.340% | $276.9743 | $276.97 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
Purchase #3 | $43.25 | 6.761% | $46.1741 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
Purchase #4 | $135.88 | 5.591% | $143.4771 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #5 | $127.87 | 5.333% | $134.6893 | $134.69 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
Purchase #6 | $168.29 | 5.217% | $177.0697 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
Purchase #7 | $234.60 | 5.713% | $248.0027 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.71 | $1,051.5518 | $1,051.54 | $1,051.50 | $1,051.70 |