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 | $23.50 | 3.187% | $24.2489 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
Purchase #2 | $127.92 | 13.763% | $145.5256 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
Purchase #3 | $65.98 | 7.843% | $71.1548 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
Purchase #4 | $238.33 | 10.698% | $263.8265 | $263.83 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
Purchase #5 | $190.42 | 7.688% | $205.0595 | $205.06 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
Purchase #6 | $205.50 | 8.742% | $223.4648 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
Purchase #7 | $96.30 | 7.343% | $103.3713 | $103.37 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.95 | $1,036.6514 | $1,036.65 | $1,036.65 | $1,036.70 |