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 | $23.75 | 4.568% | $24.8349 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
Purchase #2 | $231.40 | 13.785% | $263.2985 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
Purchase #3 | $247.55 | 9.861% | $271.9609 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
Purchase #4 | $223.48 | 9.353% | $244.3821 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
Purchase #5 | $206.46 | 7.776% | $222.5143 | $222.51 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #6 | $242.52 | 7.325% | $260.2846 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #7 | $35.76 | 12.520% | $40.2372 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,210.92 | $1,327.5125 | $1,327.50 | $1,327.55 | $1,327.50 |