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 | $28.77 | 7.740% | $30.9968 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
Purchase #2 | $171.98 | 13.645% | $195.4467 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
Purchase #3 | $224.43 | 5.191% | $236.0802 | $236.08 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
Purchase #4 | $250.61 | 11.252% | $278.8086 | $278.81 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
Purchase #5 | $133.60 | 6.832% | $142.7276 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
Purchase #6 | $77.70 | 13.574% | $88.247 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
Purchase #7 | $85.30 | 5.645% | $90.1152 | $90.12 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.39 | $1,062.4221 | $1,062.44 | $1,062.45 | $1,062.30 |