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 | $89.95 | 8.374% | $97.4824 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #2 | $180.83 | 10.862% | $200.4718 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $89.75 | 11.857% | $100.3917 | $100.39 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
Purchase #4 | $206.45 | 13.365% | $234.042 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
Purchase #5 | $126.50 | 3.849% | $131.369 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
Purchase #6 | $131.43 | 4.704% | $137.6125 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
Purchase #7 | $34.81 | 12.389% | $39.1226 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $859.72 | $940.4920 | $940.48 | $940.45 | $940.50 |