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 | 7.616% | $40.7327 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $207.64 | 4.627% | $217.2475 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
Purchase #3 | $147.89 | 9.271% | $161.6009 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
Purchase #4 | $167.86 | 6.114% | $178.123 | $178.12 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
Purchase #5 | $163.72 | 9.291% | $178.9312 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
Purchase #6 | $214.56 | 9.473% | $234.8853 | $234.89 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
Purchase #7 | $221.47 | 8.103% | $239.4157 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,160.99 | $1,250.9363 | $1,250.94 | $1,250.95 | $1,250.80 |