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 | $31.87 | 9.120% | $34.7765 | $34.78 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
Purchase #2 | $173.44 | 13.215% | $196.3601 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
Purchase #3 | $242.97 | 3.465% | $251.3889 | $251.39 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
Purchase #4 | $38.41 | 13.654% | $43.6545 | $43.65 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
Purchase #5 | $181.79 | 10.346% | $200.598 | $200.60 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $193.27 | 5.375% | $203.6583 | $203.66 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
Purchase #7 | $238.30 | 5.428% | $251.2349 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.05 | $1,181.6712 | $1,181.67 | $1,181.70 | $1,181.80 |