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 | $37.70 | 7.425% | $40.4992 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $184.87 | 3.609% | $191.542 | $191.54 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
Purchase #3 | $249.58 | 6.173% | $264.9866 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Purchase #4 | $82.79 | 9.344% | $90.5259 | $90.53 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
Purchase #5 | $147.36 | 6.271% | $156.6009 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Purchase #6 | $241.33 | 11.257% | $268.4965 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #7 | $8.69 | 11.863% | $9.7209 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.32 | $1,022.3720 | $1,022.38 | $1,022.40 | $1,022.30 |