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 | $50.64 | 7.537% | $54.4567 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $206.94 | 10.770% | $229.2274 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
Purchase #3 | $147.52 | 12.542% | $166.022 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
Purchase #4 | $163.49 | 3.123% | $168.5958 | $168.60 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
Purchase #5 | $36.83 | 6.827% | $39.3444 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #6 | $92.28 | 7.650% | $99.3394 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
Purchase #7 | $224.54 | 12.386% | $252.3515 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.24 | $1,009.3372 | $1,009.34 | $1,009.35 | $1,009.30 |