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 | $110.29 | 9.255% | $120.4973 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
Purchase #2 | $164.55 | 10.359% | $181.5957 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
Purchase #3 | $175.98 | 10.360% | $194.2115 | $194.21 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
Purchase #4 | $198.94 | 6.482% | $211.8353 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
Purchase #5 | $59.46 | 4.485% | $62.1268 | $62.13 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
Purchase #6 | $17.75 | 7.201% | $19.0282 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
Purchase #7 | $218.36 | 13.287% | $247.3735 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.33 | $1,036.6683 | $1,036.68 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.60 |