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 | $35.25 | 13.333% | $39.9499 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
Purchase #2 | $164.45 | 5.220% | $173.0343 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
Purchase #3 | $137.38 | 3.604% | $142.3312 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
Purchase #4 | $223.95 | 7.281% | $240.2558 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
Purchase #5 | $107.73 | 6.695% | $114.9425 | $114.94 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
Purchase #6 | $174.53 | 3.688% | $180.9667 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
Purchase #7 | $168.37 | 13.747% | $191.5158 | $191.52 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.66 | $1,082.9962 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | $1,082.90 |