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 | $41.59 | 9.473% | $45.5298 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.70 | 13.796% | $46.315 | $46.32 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
Purchase #3 | $72.99 | 11.624% | $81.4744 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
Purchase #4 | $242.35 | 8.675% | $263.3739 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
Purchase #5 | $170.86 | 10.187% | $188.2655 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
Purchase #6 | $198.93 | 7.498% | $213.8458 | $213.85 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
Purchase #7 | $194.28 | 5.544% | $205.0509 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.70 | $1,043.8553 | $1,043.86 | $1,043.80 | $1,043.90 |