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 | $33.70 | 7.690% | $36.2915 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $223.56 | 11.384% | $249.0101 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
Purchase #3 | $163.42 | 11.162% | $181.6609 | $181.66 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
Purchase #4 | $83.53 | 10.815% | $92.5638 | $92.56 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
Purchase #5 | $145.42 | 3.673% | $150.7613 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
Purchase #6 | $124.53 | 12.391% | $139.9605 | $139.96 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #7 | $168.40 | 12.275% | $189.0711 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.56 | $1,039.3192 | $1,039.31 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.50 |