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 | $34.27 | 10.262% | $37.7868 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #2 | $182.73 | 3.690% | $189.4727 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
Purchase #3 | $35.38 | 11.319% | $39.3847 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #4 | $6.39 | 6.626% | $6.8134 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
Purchase #5 | $85.77 | 3.427% | $88.7093 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
Purchase #6 | $39.46 | 3.804% | $40.9611 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
Purchase #7 | $171.27 | 6.467% | $182.346 | $182.35 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.27 | $585.4740 | $585.47 | $585.45 | $585.50 |