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 | $47.93 | 7.194% | $51.3781 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
Purchase #2 | $161.55 | 7.377% | $173.4675 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
Purchase #3 | $71.32 | 6.632% | $76.0499 | $76.05 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
Purchase #4 | $213.68 | 12.601% | $240.6058 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #5 | $29.85 | 4.231% | $31.113 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
Purchase #6 | $206.62 | 5.869% | $218.7465 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
Purchase #7 | $194.29 | 7.464% | $208.7918 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.24 | $1,000.1526 | $1,000.16 | $1,000.15 | $1,000.10 |