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 | $35.81 | 11.760% | $40.0213 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $168.64 | 5.716% | $178.2795 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #3 | $157.42 | 5.270% | $165.716 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
Purchase #4 | $19.75 | 11.574% | $22.0359 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
Purchase #5 | $166.67 | 13.289% | $188.8188 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
Purchase #6 | $175.46 | 12.594% | $197.5574 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
Purchase #7 | $230.25 | 11.485% | $256.6942 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.00 | $1,049.1231 | $1,049.13 | $1,049.10 | $1,049.10 |