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 | $46.91 | 3.112% | $48.3698 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
Purchase #2 | $76.98 | 13.116% | $87.0767 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
Purchase #3 | $87.66 | 6.411% | $93.2799 | $93.28 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
Purchase #4 | $27.89 | 3.324% | $28.8171 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #5 | $231.31 | 6.433% | $246.1902 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
Purchase #6 | $217.69 | 12.489% | $244.8773 | $244.88 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
Purchase #7 | $214.92 | 10.655% | $237.8197 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $903.36 | $986.4307 | $986.44 | $986.45 | $986.50 |