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 | $46.60 | 12.417% | $52.3863 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $243.98 | 7.588% | $262.4932 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #3 | $242.84 | 8.750% | $264.0885 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
Purchase #4 | $41.26 | 6.290% | $43.8553 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
Purchase #5 | $185.43 | 6.861% | $198.1524 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
Purchase #6 | $70.84 | 9.110% | $77.2935 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
Purchase #7 | $130.85 | 12.533% | $147.2494 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.80 | $1,045.5186 | $1,045.52 | $1,045.55 | $1,045.60 |