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 | $32.80 | 7.858% | $35.3774 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $232.85 | 12.710% | $262.4452 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
Purchase #3 | $102.84 | 6.619% | $109.647 | $109.65 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
Purchase #4 | $151.81 | 13.682% | $172.5806 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #5 | $73.49 | 8.484% | $79.7249 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
Purchase #6 | $165.53 | 13.179% | $187.3452 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
Purchase #7 | $239.44 | 10.577% | $264.7656 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.76 | $1,111.8859 | $1,111.90 | $1,111.90 | $1,111.80 |