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 | $51.56 | 5.469% | $54.3798 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
Purchase #2 | $186.98 | 12.239% | $209.8645 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
Purchase #3 | $171.38 | 6.601% | $182.6928 | $182.69 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
Purchase #4 | $108.69 | 5.229% | $114.3734 | $114.37 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
Purchase #5 | $217.70 | 5.325% | $229.2925 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
Purchase #6 | $102.60 | 4.638% | $107.3586 | $107.36 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
Purchase #7 | $31.52 | 12.381% | $35.4225 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $870.43 | $933.3841 | $933.37 | $933.35 | $933.50 |