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 | $52.43 | 5.800% | $55.4709 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $207.51 | 9.621% | $227.4745 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
Purchase #3 | $18.41 | 12.595% | $20.7287 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
Purchase #4 | $87.50 | 11.407% | $97.4811 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #5 | $238.88 | 11.746% | $266.9388 | $266.94 | $266.95 | $266.90 |
Purchase #6 | $243.97 | 6.633% | $260.1525 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #7 | $93.33 | 13.618% | $106.0397 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.03 | $1,034.2862 | $1,034.28 | $1,034.30 | $1,034.30 |