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 | $53.59 | 4.574% | $56.0412 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
Purchase #2 | $188.96 | 13.491% | $214.4526 | $214.45 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
Purchase #3 | $203.70 | 5.356% | $214.6102 | $214.61 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
Purchase #4 | $42.91 | 3.158% | $44.2651 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
Purchase #5 | $136.30 | 3.275% | $140.7638 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
Purchase #6 | $160.29 | 6.840% | $171.2538 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
Purchase #7 | $226.25 | 9.565% | $247.8908 | $247.89 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.00 | $1,089.2775 | $1,089.27 | $1,089.25 | $1,089.40 |