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 | $48.68 | 3.410% | $50.34 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $163.81 | 3.797% | $170.0299 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
Purchase #3 | $182.33 | 9.128% | $198.9731 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
Purchase #4 | $108.98 | 3.871% | $113.1986 | $113.20 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
Purchase #5 | $164.69 | 9.509% | $180.3504 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
Purchase #6 | $78.68 | 10.805% | $87.1814 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
Purchase #7 | $20.27 | 4.734% | $21.2296 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.44 | $821.3030 | $821.30 | $821.35 | $821.30 |