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 | $45.85 | 6.796% | $48.966 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
Purchase #2 | $89.45 | 9.536% | $97.98 | $97.98 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
Purchase #3 | $127.96 | 8.715% | $139.1117 | $139.11 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
Purchase #4 | $216.33 | 4.141% | $225.2882 | $225.29 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
Purchase #5 | $79.52 | 13.686% | $90.4031 | $90.40 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #6 | $106.79 | 10.472% | $117.973 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
Purchase #7 | $123.31 | 11.222% | $137.1478 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.21 | $856.8698 | $856.87 | $856.85 | $856.90 |