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 | $29.75 | 7.486% | $31.9771 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
Purchase #2 | $233.25 | 7.663% | $251.1239 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
Purchase #3 | $131.66 | 11.425% | $146.7022 | $146.70 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
Purchase #4 | $72.98 | 9.148% | $79.6562 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
Purchase #5 | $124.45 | 5.150% | $130.8592 | $130.86 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
Purchase #6 | $221.89 | 12.185% | $248.9273 | $248.93 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
Purchase #7 | $40.80 | 10.281% | $44.9946 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $854.78 | $934.2405 | $934.24 | $934.25 | $934.30 |