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 | $37.56 | 3.713% | $38.9546 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
Purchase #2 | $150.40 | 6.329% | $159.9188 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
Purchase #3 | $42.65 | 4.410% | $44.5309 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
Purchase #4 | $104.87 | 6.785% | $111.9854 | $111.99 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
Purchase #5 | $216.31 | 9.837% | $237.5884 | $237.59 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
Purchase #6 | $86.72 | 5.489% | $91.4801 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #7 | $92.85 | 7.518% | $99.8305 | $99.83 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $731.36 | $784.2887 | $784.29 | $784.35 | $784.30 |