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 | $25.33 | 8.849% | $27.5715 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
Purchase #2 | $243.37 | 13.829% | $277.0256 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
Purchase #3 | $46.69 | 12.652% | $52.5972 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #4 | $213.92 | 9.496% | $234.2338 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
Purchase #5 | $186.60 | 9.761% | $204.814 | $204.81 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
Purchase #6 | $222.98 | 4.125% | $232.1779 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
Purchase #7 | $22.86 | 9.517% | $25.0356 | $25.04 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.75 | $1,053.4556 | $1,053.46 | $1,053.50 | $1,053.40 |