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 | $221.35 | 5.509% | $233.5442 | $233.54 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
Purchase #2 | $185.45 | 7.482% | $199.3254 | $199.33 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
Purchase #3 | $94.58 | 6.593% | $100.8157 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #4 | $26.27 | 9.601% | $28.7922 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #5 | $128.28 | 11.291% | $142.7641 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
Purchase #6 | $221.32 | 5.382% | $233.2314 | $233.23 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
Purchase #7 | $231.62 | 7.504% | $249.0008 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,108.87 | $1,187.4738 | $1,187.47 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.40 |