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 | $38.36 | 9.591% | $42.0391 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $137.29 | 11.671% | $153.3131 | $153.31 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
Purchase #3 | $232.32 | 7.741% | $250.3039 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #4 | $215.87 | 7.348% | $231.7321 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
Purchase #5 | $130.48 | 12.208% | $146.409 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
Purchase #6 | $110.98 | 4.281% | $115.7311 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
Purchase #7 | $180.68 | 7.675% | $194.5472 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.98 | $1,134.0755 | $1,134.07 | $1,134.10 | $1,133.90 |