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 | $36.39 | 8.815% | $39.5978 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
Purchase #2 | $160.25 | 5.220% | $168.6151 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
Purchase #3 | $180.28 | 13.853% | $205.2542 | $205.25 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
Purchase #4 | $180.77 | 13.644% | $205.4343 | $205.43 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
Purchase #5 | $183.75 | 9.141% | $200.5466 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #6 | $42.43 | 3.190% | $43.7835 | $43.78 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
Purchase #7 | $202.74 | 3.195% | $209.2175 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.61 | $1,072.4490 | $1,072.45 | $1,072.45 | $1,072.40 |