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 | $44.27 | 3.466% | $45.8044 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
Purchase #2 | $117.75 | 5.790% | $124.5677 | $124.57 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
Purchase #3 | $187.60 | 10.632% | $207.5456 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
Purchase #4 | $77.68 | 10.617% | $85.9273 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
Purchase #5 | $163.76 | 12.343% | $183.9729 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
Purchase #6 | $106.75 | 3.845% | $110.8545 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
Purchase #7 | $248.48 | 12.230% | $278.8691 | $278.87 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.29 | $1,037.5415 | $1,037.54 | $1,037.50 | $1,037.60 |