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 | $31.49 | 5.578% | $33.2465 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
Purchase #2 | $178.39 | 8.735% | $193.9724 | $193.97 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
Purchase #3 | $248.53 | 7.112% | $266.2055 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
Purchase #4 | $136.38 | 6.494% | $145.2365 | $145.24 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
Purchase #5 | $159.68 | 7.763% | $172.076 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #6 | $209.95 | 12.124% | $235.4043 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
Purchase #7 | $53.65 | 9.284% | $58.6309 | $58.63 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.07 | $1,104.7721 | $1,104.78 | $1,104.80 | $1,104.70 |