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 | $9.95 | 8.310% | $10.7768 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
Purchase #2 | $243.78 | 7.256% | $261.4687 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
Purchase #3 | $209.69 | 4.518% | $219.1638 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
Purchase #4 | $199.69 | 12.555% | $224.7611 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
Purchase #5 | $34.75 | 4.718% | $36.3895 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #6 | $135.50 | 10.569% | $149.821 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
Purchase #7 | $228.37 | 10.176% | $251.6089 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,061.73 | $1,153.9898 | $1,153.99 | $1,153.95 | $1,154.10 |