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 | $11.57 | 7.535% | $12.4418 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
Purchase #2 | $234.99 | 12.467% | $264.2862 | $264.29 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
Purchase #3 | $222.48 | 6.678% | $237.3372 | $237.34 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
Purchase #4 | $87.32 | 5.866% | $92.4422 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
Purchase #5 | $171.51 | 10.304% | $189.1824 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
Purchase #6 | $42.91 | 7.367% | $46.0712 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
Purchase #7 | $167.32 | 12.436% | $188.1279 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.10 | $1,029.8889 | $1,029.89 | $1,029.95 | $1,029.80 |