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 | $35.59 | 13.814% | $40.5064 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $209.67 | 4.668% | $219.4574 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
Purchase #3 | $78.66 | 9.384% | $86.0415 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
Purchase #4 | $226.70 | 4.517% | $236.94 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
Purchase #5 | $106.58 | 4.223% | $111.0809 | $111.08 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
Purchase #6 | $156.62 | 10.813% | $173.5553 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
Purchase #7 | $193.61 | 3.395% | $200.1831 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.43 | $1,067.7646 | $1,067.77 | $1,067.80 | $1,067.80 |