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 | $47.73 | 13.821% | $54.3268 | $54.33 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
Purchase #2 | $55.80 | 4.680% | $58.4114 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #3 | $234.55 | 7.670% | $252.54 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
Purchase #4 | $197.27 | 11.173% | $219.311 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
Purchase #5 | $171.79 | 11.683% | $191.8602 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
Purchase #6 | $137.74 | 5.454% | $145.2523 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
Purchase #7 | $142.88 | 10.426% | $157.7767 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.76 | $1,079.4784 | $1,079.48 | $1,079.50 | $1,079.50 |