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 | $45.97 | 11.871% | $51.4271 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
Purchase #2 | $192.26 | 13.790% | $218.7727 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
Purchase #3 | $215.52 | 5.569% | $227.5223 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
Purchase #4 | $62.54 | 9.527% | $68.4982 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #5 | $207.77 | 3.449% | $214.936 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
Purchase #6 | $24.73 | 9.456% | $27.0685 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
Purchase #7 | $221.50 | 5.537% | $233.7645 | $233.76 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.29 | $1,041.9893 | $1,041.99 | $1,041.95 | $1,042.00 |