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 | $82.70 | 3.284% | $85.4159 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #2 | $35.93 | 7.162% | $38.5033 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #3 | $92.76 | 8.611% | $100.7476 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
Purchase #4 | $237.73 | 8.716% | $258.4505 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #5 | $140.93 | 5.281% | $148.3725 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
Purchase #6 | $246.99 | 11.540% | $275.4926 | $275.49 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
Purchase #7 | $137.71 | 8.322% | $149.1702 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.75 | $1,056.1526 | $1,056.15 | $1,056.10 | $1,056.20 |