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 | $40.94 | 8.676% | $44.492 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.43 | 3.523% | $148.483 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #3 | $128.91 | 10.470% | $142.4069 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #4 | $154.51 | 6.479% | $164.5207 | $164.52 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #5 | $193.85 | 9.424% | $212.1184 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
Purchase #6 | $229.99 | 12.478% | $258.6882 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
Purchase #7 | $69.72 | 12.264% | $78.2705 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.35 | $1,048.9797 | $1,048.98 | $1,048.95 | $1,049.00 |