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 | $199.82 | 13.345% | $226.486 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
Purchase #2 | $195.68 | 12.702% | $220.5353 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
Purchase #3 | $56.42 | 3.746% | $58.5335 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
Purchase #4 | $38.46 | 11.374% | $42.8344 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #5 | $185.87 | 5.277% | $195.6784 | $195.68 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
Purchase #6 | $249.98 | 10.742% | $276.8329 | $276.83 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
Purchase #7 | $37.49 | 7.510% | $40.3055 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.72 | $1,061.2060 | $1,061.21 | $1,061.30 | $1,061.10 |