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 | $50.95 | 9.287% | $55.6817 | $55.68 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
Purchase #2 | $97.51 | 6.316% | $103.6687 | $103.67 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
Purchase #3 | $124.46 | 6.221% | $132.2027 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
Purchase #4 | $230.61 | 12.446% | $259.3117 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
Purchase #5 | $62.38 | 8.564% | $67.7222 | $67.72 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
Purchase #6 | $158.40 | 10.121% | $174.4317 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
Purchase #7 | $237.97 | 8.658% | $258.5734 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.28 | $1,051.5921 | $1,051.58 | $1,051.55 | $1,051.60 |