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 | $46.89 | 7.803% | $50.5488 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $103.40 | 11.517% | $115.3086 | $115.31 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
Purchase #3 | $172.37 | 8.152% | $186.4216 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
Purchase #4 | $175.40 | 6.406% | $186.6361 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
Purchase #5 | $59.63 | 4.415% | $62.2627 | $62.26 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
Purchase #6 | $156.86 | 3.443% | $162.2607 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
Purchase #7 | $244.30 | 11.104% | $271.4271 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.85 | $1,034.8656 | $1,034.87 | $1,034.85 | $1,034.80 |