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 | $200.94 | 10.748% | $222.537 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.93 | 11.361% | $44.4664 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #3 | $87.63 | 13.374% | $99.3496 | $99.35 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
Purchase #4 | $246.30 | 8.355% | $266.8784 | $266.88 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
Purchase #5 | $215.82 | 7.697% | $232.4317 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
Purchase #6 | $53.46 | 9.123% | $58.3372 | $58.34 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
Purchase #7 | $84.47 | 10.606% | $93.4289 | $93.43 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.55 | $1,017.4292 | $1,017.44 | $1,017.50 | $1,017.30 |