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 | $46.69 | 9.598% | $51.1713 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
Purchase #2 | $98.53 | 10.186% | $108.5663 | $108.57 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
Purchase #3 | $246.54 | 5.134% | $259.1974 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #4 | $238.30 | 10.488% | $263.2929 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
Purchase #5 | $206.66 | 4.542% | $216.0465 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
Purchase #6 | $100.28 | 6.316% | $106.6137 | $106.61 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
Purchase #7 | $231.81 | 3.608% | $240.1737 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.81 | $1,245.0618 | $1,245.06 | $1,245.00 | $1,245.10 |