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 | $37.50 | 6.684% | $40.0065 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $142.30 | 7.633% | $153.1618 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
Purchase #3 | $184.46 | 3.813% | $191.4935 | $191.49 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
Purchase #4 | $149.97 | 12.520% | $168.7462 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
Purchase #5 | $126.25 | 3.871% | $131.1371 | $131.14 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
Purchase #6 | $124.72 | 12.432% | $140.2252 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
Purchase #7 | $85.71 | 11.126% | $95.2461 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $850.91 | $920.0164 | $920.03 | $920.05 | $919.90 |