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 | $218.43 | 9.173% | $238.4666 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $183.45 | 3.210% | $189.3387 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
Purchase #3 | $94.47 | 11.722% | $105.5438 | $105.54 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
Purchase #4 | $41.59 | 6.646% | $44.3541 | $44.35 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
Purchase #5 | $11.46 | 8.706% | $12.4577 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
Purchase #6 | $232.38 | 11.786% | $259.7683 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
Purchase #7 | $177.65 | 11.479% | $198.0424 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.43 | $1,047.9716 | $1,047.97 | $1,047.95 | $1,048.00 |