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 | $12.76 | 11.488% | $14.2259 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
Purchase #2 | $21.75 | 10.486% | $24.0307 | $24.03 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
Purchase #3 | $67.56 | 8.815% | $73.5154 | $73.52 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #4 | $48.84 | 10.704% | $54.0678 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
Purchase #5 | $230.64 | 7.462% | $247.8504 | $247.85 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
Purchase #6 | $17.67 | 5.193% | $18.5876 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #7 | $44.50 | 7.712% | $47.9318 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $443.72 | $480.2096 | $480.22 | $480.25 | $480.20 |