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 | $48.44 | 13.562% | $55.0094 | $55.01 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $39.47 | 7.810% | $42.5526 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #3 | $159.43 | 8.126% | $172.3853 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #4 | $39.56 | 9.667% | $43.3843 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #5 | $118.45 | 6.597% | $126.2641 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
Purchase #6 | $225.85 | 6.520% | $240.5754 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #7 | $231.55 | 3.677% | $240.0641 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $862.75 | $920.2352 | $920.23 | $920.25 | $920.40 |