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 | $49.95 | 3.737% | $51.8166 | $51.82 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
Purchase #2 | $88.47 | 13.604% | $100.5055 | $100.51 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #3 | $203.88 | 13.250% | $230.8941 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
Purchase #4 | $8.32 | 8.144% | $8.9976 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
Purchase #5 | $114.87 | 10.604% | $127.0508 | $127.05 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
Purchase #6 | $186.68 | 12.771% | $210.5209 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
Purchase #7 | $196.25 | 6.182% | $208.3822 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $848.42 | $938.1677 | $938.17 | $938.15 | $938.20 |