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 | $95.30 | 5.456% | $100.4996 | $100.50 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #2 | $21.32 | 3.658% | $22.0999 | $22.10 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
Purchase #3 | $187.58 | 4.752% | $196.4938 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $31.78 | 3.388% | $32.8567 | $32.86 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
Purchase #5 | $84.62 | 5.831% | $89.5542 | $89.55 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
Purchase #6 | $166.84 | 4.491% | $174.3328 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
Purchase #7 | $228.74 | 12.317% | $256.9139 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.18 | $872.7509 | $872.74 | $872.75 | $872.80 |