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 | $27.37 | 11.599% | $30.5446 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
Purchase #2 | $112.55 | 5.246% | $118.4544 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
Purchase #3 | $139.75 | 8.456% | $151.5673 | $151.57 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
Purchase #4 | $177.65 | 6.256% | $188.7638 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
Purchase #5 | $74.33 | 13.233% | $84.1661 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
Purchase #6 | $221.93 | 5.598% | $234.3536 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
Purchase #7 | $231.80 | 4.334% | $241.8462 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.38 | $1,049.6960 | $1,049.69 | $1,049.65 | $1,049.80 |