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 | $44.95 | 5.630% | $47.4807 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $68.98 | 5.841% | $73.0091 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
Purchase #3 | $107.59 | 10.265% | $118.6341 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
Purchase #4 | $187.84 | 4.868% | $196.9841 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
Purchase #5 | $137.59 | 3.133% | $141.9007 | $141.90 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
Purchase #6 | $8.74 | 12.292% | $9.8143 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
Purchase #7 | $198.66 | 7.512% | $213.5833 | $213.58 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $754.35 | $801.4063 | $801.39 | $801.45 | $801.40 |