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 | $246.47 | 3.342% | $254.707 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
Purchase #2 | $43.79 | 5.443% | $46.1735 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
Purchase #3 | $48.39 | 8.861% | $52.6778 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
Purchase #4 | $240.48 | 12.799% | $271.259 | $271.26 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
Purchase #5 | $160.79 | 6.666% | $171.5083 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #6 | $168.28 | 6.303% | $178.8867 | $178.89 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
Purchase #7 | $60.39 | 3.107% | $62.2663 | $62.27 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.59 | $1,037.4786 | $1,037.49 | $1,037.45 | $1,037.60 |