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 | $31.66 | 3.456% | $32.7542 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
Purchase #2 | $12.98 | 9.356% | $14.1944 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
Purchase #3 | $62.81 | 11.863% | $70.2612 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
Purchase #4 | $239.37 | 12.763% | $269.9208 | $269.92 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
Purchase #5 | $220.87 | 13.192% | $250.0072 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #6 | $226.41 | 13.757% | $257.5572 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
Purchase #7 | $208.92 | 10.135% | $230.094 | $230.09 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.02 | $1,124.7890 | $1,124.78 | $1,124.75 | $1,124.90 |