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 | $54.56 | 5.355% | $57.4817 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.36 | 3.713% | $159.0543 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
Purchase #3 | $107.63 | 10.222% | $118.6319 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
Purchase #4 | $217.75 | 5.585% | $229.9113 | $229.91 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
Purchase #5 | $223.25 | 13.380% | $253.1209 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
Purchase #6 | $186.74 | 10.563% | $206.4653 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
Purchase #7 | $10.75 | 4.676% | $11.2527 | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.04 | $1,035.9181 | $1,035.91 | $1,035.90 | $1,036.00 |