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 | $41.96 | 13.149% | $47.4773 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $133.41 | 12.775% | $150.4531 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #3 | $201.78 | 7.195% | $216.2981 | $216.30 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
Purchase #4 | $203.31 | 12.674% | $229.0775 | $229.08 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
Purchase #5 | $159.85 | 9.458% | $174.9686 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
Purchase #6 | $145.26 | 12.678% | $163.6761 | $163.68 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
Purchase #7 | $27.28 | 4.476% | $28.5011 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $912.85 | $1,010.4518 | $1,010.46 | $1,010.50 | $1,010.60 |