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 | $47.55 | 9.297% | $51.9707 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
Purchase #2 | $180.58 | 4.792% | $189.2334 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
Purchase #3 | $88.55 | 4.795% | $92.796 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #4 | $200.51 | 11.691% | $223.9516 | $223.95 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
Purchase #5 | $151.87 | 7.616% | $163.4364 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
Purchase #6 | $124.53 | 8.464% | $135.0702 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
Purchase #7 | $174.48 | 6.464% | $185.7584 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.07 | $1,042.2167 | $1,042.22 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.30 |