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 | $23.74 | 3.225% | $24.5056 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $63.80 | 6.523% | $67.9617 | $67.96 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
Purchase #3 | $83.81 | 10.384% | $92.5128 | $92.51 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
Purchase #4 | $214.88 | 5.359% | $226.3954 | $226.40 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
Purchase #5 | $216.99 | 7.211% | $232.6371 | $232.64 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
Purchase #6 | $102.37 | 6.599% | $109.1254 | $109.13 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
Purchase #7 | $236.58 | 5.670% | $249.9941 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.17 | $1,003.1321 | $1,003.14 | $1,003.15 | $1,003.10 |