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 | $40.50 | 12.840% | $45.7002 | $45.70 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #2 | $207.83 | 8.458% | $225.4083 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
Purchase #3 | $47.47 | 8.289% | $51.4048 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
Purchase #4 | $195.88 | 13.831% | $222.9722 | $222.97 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
Purchase #5 | $41.59 | 12.150% | $46.6432 | $46.64 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
Purchase #6 | $241.48 | 7.640% | $259.9291 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
Purchase #7 | $163.37 | 9.832% | $179.4325 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.12 | $1,031.4903 | $1,031.48 | $1,031.50 | $1,031.40 |