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 | $231.93 | 3.479% | $239.9988 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #2 | $53.62 | 3.353% | $55.4179 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #3 | $41.98 | 4.397% | $43.8259 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
Purchase #4 | $238.87 | 8.273% | $258.6317 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
Purchase #5 | $82.31 | 13.200% | $93.1749 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
Purchase #6 | $93.81 | 12.203% | $105.2576 | $105.26 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
Purchase #7 | $218.83 | 8.792% | $238.0695 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.35 | $1,034.3763 | $1,034.38 | $1,034.35 | $1,034.40 |