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 | $52.74 | 4.249% | $54.9809 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $114.63 | 3.848% | $119.041 | $119.04 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
Purchase #3 | $178.47 | 11.664% | $199.2867 | $199.29 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
Purchase #4 | $49.36 | 7.302% | $52.9643 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
Purchase #5 | $196.48 | 5.239% | $206.7736 | $206.77 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
Purchase #6 | $220.51 | 12.290% | $247.6107 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #7 | $185.58 | 9.718% | $203.6147 | $203.61 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.77 | $1,084.2719 | $1,084.26 | $1,084.25 | $1,084.30 |