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 | $46.57 | 7.389% | $50.0111 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $132.71 | 5.747% | $140.3368 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
Purchase #3 | $163.87 | 7.112% | $175.5244 | $175.52 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Purchase #4 | $43.84 | 5.220% | $46.1284 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
Purchase #5 | $196.93 | 6.121% | $208.9841 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
Purchase #6 | $162.86 | 4.499% | $170.1871 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
Purchase #7 | $218.47 | 12.295% | $245.3309 | $245.33 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.25 | $1,036.5028 | $1,036.50 | $1,036.55 | $1,036.40 |