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 | $41.78 | 5.248% | $43.9726 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
Purchase #2 | $126.74 | 5.238% | $133.3786 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
Purchase #3 | $250.66 | 10.620% | $277.2801 | $277.28 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
Purchase #4 | $132.74 | 10.482% | $146.6538 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
Purchase #5 | $219.70 | 4.133% | $228.7802 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #6 | $110.35 | 10.213% | $121.62 | $121.62 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
Purchase #7 | $84.88 | 8.395% | $92.0057 | $92.01 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.85 | $1,043.6910 | $1,043.69 | $1,043.70 | $1,043.80 |