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 | $200.95 | 12.445% | $225.9582 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
Purchase #2 | $54.64 | 5.820% | $57.82 | $57.82 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
Purchase #3 | $141.75 | 13.165% | $160.4114 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #4 | $23.50 | 7.312% | $25.2183 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
Purchase #5 | $72.66 | 13.696% | $82.6115 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #6 | $207.45 | 10.110% | $228.4232 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
Purchase #7 | $241.27 | 3.448% | $249.589 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.22 | $1,030.0316 | $1,030.03 | $1,029.95 | $1,030.00 |