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 | $37.83 | 7.762% | $40.7664 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $128.98 | 10.317% | $142.2869 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $193.43 | 11.870% | $216.3901 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #4 | $126.30 | 6.438% | $134.4312 | $134.43 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
Purchase #5 | $113.75 | 13.450% | $129.0494 | $129.05 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
Purchase #6 | $250.52 | 7.145% | $268.4197 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
Purchase #7 | $128.63 | 9.159% | $140.4112 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.44 | $1,071.7549 | $1,071.76 | $1,071.75 | $1,071.70 |