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 | $34.83 | 10.582% | $38.5157 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $81.80 | 6.247% | $86.91 | $86.91 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
Purchase #3 | $165.35 | 4.843% | $173.3579 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
Purchase #4 | $212.39 | 8.834% | $231.1525 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
Purchase #5 | $246.35 | 13.141% | $278.7229 | $278.72 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
Purchase #6 | $144.86 | 4.131% | $150.8442 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
Purchase #7 | $234.50 | 8.292% | $253.9447 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.08 | $1,213.4479 | $1,213.44 | $1,213.40 | $1,213.40 |