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 | $49.30 | 5.380% | $51.9523 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
Purchase #2 | $233.38 | 3.361% | $241.2239 | $241.22 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
Purchase #3 | $243.64 | 12.398% | $273.8465 | $273.85 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
Purchase #4 | $215.32 | 6.825% | $230.0156 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Purchase #5 | $237.60 | 4.628% | $248.5961 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #6 | $25.72 | 3.816% | $26.7015 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
Purchase #7 | $155.97 | 6.323% | $165.832 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,160.93 | $1,238.1679 | $1,238.17 | $1,238.15 | $1,238.10 |