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 | $33.44 | 12.167% | $37.5086 | $37.51 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $19.78 | 6.509% | $21.0675 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
Purchase #3 | $159.43 | 11.822% | $178.2778 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #4 | $224.63 | 12.741% | $253.2501 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
Purchase #5 | $150.58 | 7.649% | $162.0979 | $162.10 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
Purchase #6 | $216.97 | 12.441% | $243.9632 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
Purchase #7 | $242.79 | 12.145% | $272.2768 | $272.28 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.62 | $1,168.4419 | $1,168.45 | $1,168.45 | $1,168.60 |