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 | $35.68 | 8.761% | $38.8059 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #2 | $99.30 | 12.780% | $111.9905 | $111.99 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
Purchase #3 | $103.75 | 3.638% | $107.5244 | $107.52 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
Purchase #4 | $226.36 | 10.458% | $250.0327 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #5 | $135.90 | 10.811% | $150.5921 | $150.59 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
Purchase #6 | $68.77 | 4.761% | $72.0441 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
Purchase #7 | $244.29 | 12.175% | $274.0323 | $274.03 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.05 | $1,005.0220 | $1,005.01 | $1,005.05 | $1,004.90 |