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 | $46.79 | 9.822% | $51.3857 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
Purchase #2 | $142.51 | 11.643% | $159.1024 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
Purchase #3 | $203.50 | 11.441% | $226.7824 | $226.78 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
Purchase #4 | $98.81 | 12.589% | $111.2492 | $111.25 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
Purchase #5 | $82.74 | 4.262% | $86.2664 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
Purchase #6 | $191.60 | 3.648% | $198.5896 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
Purchase #7 | $215.75 | 5.357% | $227.3077 | $227.31 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.70 | $1,060.6834 | $1,060.69 | $1,060.70 | $1,060.70 |