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 | $29.84 | 5.304% | $31.4227 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
Purchase #2 | $134.29 | 7.268% | $144.0502 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
Purchase #3 | $231.40 | 6.158% | $245.6496 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
Purchase #4 | $108.89 | 13.705% | $123.8134 | $123.81 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
Purchase #5 | $158.31 | 13.174% | $179.1658 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
Purchase #6 | $231.30 | 7.310% | $248.208 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
Purchase #7 | $209.74 | 8.796% | $228.1887 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,103.77 | $1,200.4984 | $1,200.50 | $1,200.45 | $1,200.50 |