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 | $28.53 | 7.126% | $30.563 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
Purchase #2 | $44.26 | 9.469% | $48.451 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
Purchase #3 | $180.72 | 9.127% | $197.2143 | $197.21 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
Purchase #4 | $224.55 | 6.321% | $238.7438 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #5 | $214.66 | 13.313% | $243.2377 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
Purchase #6 | $146.35 | 13.454% | $166.0399 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
Purchase #7 | $77.99 | 8.758% | $84.8204 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.06 | $1,009.0701 | $1,009.06 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.00 |