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 | $37.85 | 3.482% | $39.1679 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
Purchase #2 | $74.27 | 10.268% | $81.896 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
Purchase #3 | $42.96 | 5.635% | $45.3808 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #4 | $171.69 | 6.136% | $182.2249 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
Purchase #5 | $175.34 | 3.644% | $181.7294 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
Purchase #6 | $99.29 | 11.279% | $110.4889 | $110.49 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
Purchase #7 | $17.47 | 6.245% | $18.561 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $618.87 | $659.4489 | $659.45 | $659.45 | $659.50 |