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 | $39.45 | 7.720% | $42.4955 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $95.47 | 5.259% | $100.4908 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #3 | $165.45 | 4.514% | $172.9184 | $172.92 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
Purchase #4 | $222.79 | 11.637% | $248.7161 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #5 | $87.30 | 5.732% | $92.304 | $92.30 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
Purchase #6 | $234.82 | 6.397% | $249.8414 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
Purchase #7 | $109.38 | 8.459% | $118.6325 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.66 | $1,025.3987 | $1,025.40 | $1,025.40 | $1,025.30 |