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 | $26.49 | 12.534% | $29.8103 | $29.81 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #2 | $116.28 | 7.692% | $125.2243 | $125.22 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
Purchase #3 | $31.84 | 8.628% | $34.5872 | $34.59 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
Purchase #4 | $238.70 | 4.247% | $248.8376 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
Purchase #5 | $153.99 | 10.473% | $170.1174 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
Purchase #6 | $224.29 | 5.162% | $235.8678 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
Purchase #7 | $194.60 | 7.119% | $208.4536 | $208.45 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.19 | $1,052.8982 | $1,052.90 | $1,052.85 | $1,052.90 |