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 | $32.99 | 8.782% | $35.8872 | $35.89 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #2 | $119.87 | 5.533% | $126.5024 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
Purchase #3 | $247.90 | 12.687% | $279.3511 | $279.35 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
Purchase #4 | $225.81 | 11.287% | $251.2972 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
Purchase #5 | $103.27 | 9.657% | $113.2428 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
Purchase #6 | $203.58 | 7.566% | $218.9829 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
Purchase #7 | $96.27 | 9.293% | $105.2164 | $105.22 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.69 | $1,130.4800 | $1,130.48 | $1,130.50 | $1,130.50 |