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 | $40.42 | 4.422% | $42.2074 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $55.31 | 10.467% | $61.0993 | $61.10 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
Purchase #3 | $97.25 | 3.268% | $100.4281 | $100.43 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
Purchase #4 | $159.61 | 10.748% | $176.7649 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
Purchase #5 | $223.67 | 8.692% | $243.1114 | $243.11 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
Purchase #6 | $247.69 | 4.560% | $258.9847 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
Purchase #7 | $189.98 | 4.702% | $198.9129 | $198.91 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.93 | $1,081.5087 | $1,081.50 | $1,081.50 | $1,081.50 |