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 | $86.57 | 4.540% | $90.5003 | $90.50 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.66 | 12.722% | $130.3743 | $130.37 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
Purchase #3 | $86.69 | 13.600% | $98.4798 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Purchase #4 | $215.28 | 10.305% | $237.4646 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
Purchase #5 | $74.95 | 13.781% | $85.2789 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #6 | $173.97 | 13.200% | $196.934 | $196.93 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
Purchase #7 | $160.43 | 11.594% | $179.0303 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $913.55 | $1,018.0622 | $1,018.05 | $1,018.10 | $1,018.10 |