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 | $192.44 | 4.182% | $200.4878 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $123.83 | 4.757% | $129.7206 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
Purchase #3 | $190.75 | 3.374% | $197.1859 | $197.19 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
Purchase #4 | $28.46 | 7.716% | $30.656 | $30.66 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
Purchase #5 | $231.96 | 12.315% | $260.5259 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
Purchase #6 | $97.54 | 11.147% | $108.4128 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
Purchase #7 | $96.67 | 3.742% | $100.2874 | $100.29 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.65 | $1,027.2764 | $1,027.29 | $1,027.30 | $1,027.30 |