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 | $37.35 | 13.128% | $42.2533 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $141.53 | 11.301% | $157.5243 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
Purchase #3 | $210.78 | 10.660% | $233.2491 | $233.25 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
Purchase #4 | $50.81 | 8.485% | $55.1212 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
Purchase #5 | $139.34 | 13.141% | $157.6507 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
Purchase #6 | $170.54 | 8.371% | $184.8159 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
Purchase #7 | $194.54 | 12.545% | $218.945 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.89 | $1,049.5595 | $1,049.56 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.50 |