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 | $30.96 | 3.301% | $31.982 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
Purchase #2 | $157.66 | 9.258% | $172.2562 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #3 | $220.81 | 11.553% | $246.3202 | $246.32 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
Purchase #4 | $86.53 | 6.694% | $92.3223 | $92.32 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
Purchase #5 | $107.25 | 9.674% | $117.6254 | $117.63 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
Purchase #6 | $239.34 | 4.624% | $250.4071 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #7 | $144.74 | 11.416% | $161.2635 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.29 | $1,072.1767 | $1,072.18 | $1,072.15 | $1,072.20 |