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 | $172.73 | 9.129% | $188.4985 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $98.69 | 5.207% | $103.8288 | $103.83 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
Purchase #3 | $59.52 | 11.625% | $66.4392 | $66.44 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
Purchase #4 | $108.83 | 4.616% | $113.8536 | $113.85 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 12.513% | $41.4273 | $41.43 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
Purchase #6 | $225.58 | 11.621% | $251.7947 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
Purchase #7 | $238.34 | 4.193% | $248.3336 | $248.33 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.51 | $1,014.1757 | $1,014.17 | $1,014.25 | $1,014.10 |