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 | $70.89 | 3.645% | $73.4739 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.70 | 9.228% | $100.1621 | $100.16 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
Purchase #3 | $38.73 | 9.771% | $42.5143 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $236.73 | 5.675% | $250.1644 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
Purchase #5 | $156.53 | 10.366% | $172.7559 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #6 | $176.46 | 5.793% | $186.6823 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
Purchase #7 | $240.56 | 5.438% | $253.6417 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.60 | $1,079.3946 | $1,079.38 | $1,079.35 | $1,079.50 |