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 | $36.98 | 5.341% | $38.9551 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
Purchase #2 | $244.49 | 12.542% | $275.1539 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
Purchase #3 | $106.59 | 7.775% | $114.8774 | $114.88 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
Purchase #4 | $68.97 | 6.190% | $73.2392 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
Purchase #5 | $238.55 | 3.720% | $247.4241 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
Purchase #6 | $170.44 | 3.857% | $177.0139 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
Purchase #7 | $170.82 | 9.396% | $186.8702 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.84 | $1,113.5338 | $1,113.53 | $1,113.50 | $1,113.60 |