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 | $49.74 | 5.330% | $52.3911 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $161.49 | 12.781% | $182.13 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
Purchase #3 | $81.74 | 13.200% | $92.5297 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
Purchase #4 | $233.30 | 7.737% | $251.3504 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
Purchase #5 | $129.46 | 10.596% | $143.1776 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
Purchase #6 | $165.93 | 13.557% | $188.4251 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
Purchase #7 | $43.87 | 4.414% | $45.8064 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $865.53 | $955.8103 | $955.82 | $955.90 | $955.80 |