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 | $24.99 | 5.476% | $26.3585 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
Purchase #2 | $183.80 | 6.656% | $196.0337 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
Purchase #3 | $237.37 | 10.857% | $263.1413 | $263.14 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
Purchase #4 | $159.72 | 13.116% | $180.6689 | $180.67 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
Purchase #5 | $35.56 | 10.794% | $39.3983 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #6 | $127.91 | 10.166% | $140.9133 | $140.91 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
Purchase #7 | $211.91 | 7.840% | $228.5237 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.26 | $1,075.0377 | $1,075.03 | $1,075.00 | $1,075.00 |