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 | $43.88 | 3.763% | $45.5312 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $190.64 | 3.283% | $196.8987 | $196.90 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #3 | $226.89 | 6.758% | $242.2232 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #4 | $190.50 | 6.475% | $202.8349 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
Purchase #5 | $179.90 | 7.682% | $193.7199 | $193.72 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
Purchase #6 | $157.71 | 7.307% | $169.2339 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
Purchase #7 | $224.44 | 9.605% | $245.9975 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,213.96 | $1,296.4393 | $1,296.43 | $1,296.45 | $1,296.30 |