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 | $38.71 | 8.714% | $42.0832 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #2 | $189.57 | 13.451% | $215.0691 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
Purchase #3 | $201.29 | 9.748% | $220.9117 | $220.91 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
Purchase #4 | $144.67 | 11.216% | $160.8962 | $160.90 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #5 | $115.47 | 10.164% | $127.2064 | $127.21 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
Purchase #6 | $86.25 | 3.464% | $89.2377 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
Purchase #7 | $173.82 | 11.569% | $193.9292 | $193.93 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.78 | $1,049.3335 | $1,049.34 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.30 |