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 | $31.67 | 11.791% | $35.4042 | $35.40 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $223.89 | 3.848% | $232.5053 | $232.51 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
Purchase #3 | $176.54 | 13.675% | $200.6818 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #4 | $88.48 | 3.129% | $91.2485 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
Purchase #5 | $145.67 | 13.524% | $165.3704 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
Purchase #6 | $163.37 | 4.575% | $170.8442 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
Purchase #7 | $110.68 | 10.131% | $121.893 | $121.89 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.30 | $1,017.9474 | $1,017.94 | $1,017.95 | $1,017.90 |