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 | $32.71 | 11.540% | $36.4847 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $213.55 | 7.817% | $230.2432 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
Purchase #3 | $236.59 | 8.768% | $257.3342 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
Purchase #4 | $208.63 | 3.673% | $216.293 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
Purchase #5 | $12.53 | 7.595% | $13.4817 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #6 | $85.76 | 6.787% | $91.5805 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
Purchase #7 | $171.36 | 7.714% | $184.5787 | $184.58 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.13 | $1,029.9960 | $1,029.98 | $1,030.10 | $1,030.00 |