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 | $34.35 | 3.350% | $35.5007 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $100.59 | 5.689% | $106.3126 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
Purchase #3 | $137.90 | 10.828% | $152.8318 | $152.83 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
Purchase #4 | $190.48 | 13.179% | $215.5834 | $215.58 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
Purchase #5 | $53.69 | 9.584% | $58.8356 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
Purchase #6 | $155.80 | 3.642% | $161.4742 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
Purchase #7 | $242.66 | 10.136% | $267.256 | $267.26 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.47 | $997.7943 | $997.79 | $997.80 | $997.80 |