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 | $55.45 | 9.121% | $60.5076 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $201.34 | 12.580% | $226.6686 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
Purchase #3 | $220.65 | 9.379% | $241.3448 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
Purchase #4 | $36.53 | 12.507% | $41.0988 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
Purchase #5 | $121.60 | 7.298% | $130.4744 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
Purchase #6 | $172.32 | 12.543% | $193.9341 | $193.93 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
Purchase #7 | $170.97 | 6.613% | $182.2762 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.86 | $1,076.3045 | $1,076.30 | $1,076.30 | $1,076.30 |