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 | $33.53 | 9.827% | $36.825 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
Purchase #2 | $226.74 | 4.828% | $237.687 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
Purchase #3 | $21.61 | 9.733% | $23.7133 | $23.71 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
Purchase #4 | $130.47 | 12.335% | $146.5635 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
Purchase #5 | $226.52 | 11.131% | $251.7339 | $251.73 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
Purchase #6 | $128.93 | 4.820% | $135.1444 | $135.14 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
Purchase #7 | $62.90 | 8.670% | $68.3534 | $68.35 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $830.70 | $900.0205 | $900.01 | $900.05 | $900.00 |