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 | $42.46 | 5.744% | $44.8989 | $44.90 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
Purchase #2 | $23.61 | 8.841% | $25.6974 | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
Purchase #3 | $150.78 | 10.429% | $166.5048 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #4 | $164.65 | 5.714% | $174.0581 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
Purchase #5 | $176.40 | 13.172% | $199.6354 | $199.64 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
Purchase #6 | $228.62 | 13.800% | $260.1696 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #7 | $194.91 | 3.289% | $201.3206 | $201.32 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.43 | $1,072.2848 | $1,072.29 | $1,072.25 | $1,072.30 |