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 | $50.31 | 3.312% | $51.9763 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
Purchase #2 | $113.28 | 9.328% | $123.8468 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
Purchase #3 | $37.95 | 11.758% | $42.4122 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #4 | $174.44 | 6.165% | $185.1942 | $185.19 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #5 | $189.53 | 8.851% | $206.3053 | $206.31 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
Purchase #6 | $7.55 | 5.659% | $7.9773 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
Purchase #7 | $191.75 | 12.605% | $215.9201 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $764.81 | $833.6322 | $833.64 | $833.65 | $833.60 |