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 | $46.72 | 7.748% | $50.3399 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $107.53 | 4.388% | $112.2484 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
Purchase #3 | $43.41 | 5.640% | $45.8583 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
Purchase #4 | $152.53 | 10.831% | $169.0505 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
Purchase #5 | $230.83 | 13.720% | $262.4999 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #6 | $184.97 | 9.409% | $202.3738 | $202.37 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
Purchase #7 | $185.43 | 8.807% | $201.7608 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.42 | $1,044.1316 | $1,044.13 | $1,044.10 | $1,044.20 |