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 | $6.86 | 4.573% | $7.1737 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
Purchase #2 | $227.89 | 3.493% | $235.8502 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
Purchase #3 | $76.36 | 5.321% | $80.4231 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #4 | $169.52 | 9.415% | $185.4803 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #5 | $78.96 | 7.827% | $85.1402 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
Purchase #6 | $218.28 | 9.570% | $239.1694 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
Purchase #7 | $183.70 | 12.505% | $206.6717 | $206.67 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.57 | $1,039.9086 | $1,039.90 | $1,039.85 | $1,040.00 |