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 | $40.98 | 7.809% | $44.1801 | $44.18 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
Purchase #2 | $198.69 | 9.717% | $217.9967 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #3 | $200.26 | 11.160% | $222.609 | $222.61 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
Purchase #4 | $42.96 | 5.515% | $45.3292 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
Purchase #5 | $30.27 | 13.824% | $34.4545 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
Purchase #6 | $248.94 | 3.154% | $256.7916 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #7 | $173.46 | 10.778% | $192.1555 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.56 | $1,013.5166 | $1,013.52 | $1,013.55 | $1,013.60 |