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 | $37.27 | 5.536% | $39.3333 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $43.40 | 9.501% | $47.5234 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #3 | $201.50 | 7.220% | $216.0483 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
Purchase #4 | $185.73 | 13.150% | $210.1535 | $210.15 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
Purchase #5 | $171.50 | 5.226% | $180.4626 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #6 | $91.34 | 13.761% | $103.9093 | $103.91 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
Purchase #7 | $250.37 | 5.114% | $263.1739 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.11 | $1,060.6043 | $1,060.59 | $1,060.55 | $1,060.60 |