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 | $38.52 | 9.591% | $42.2145 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $34.70 | 3.736% | $35.9964 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
Purchase #3 | $48.50 | 12.820% | $54.7177 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #4 | $98.31 | 13.664% | $111.7431 | $111.74 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
Purchase #5 | $200.95 | 10.194% | $221.4348 | $221.43 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
Purchase #6 | $172.67 | 8.587% | $187.4972 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #7 | $132.53 | 11.578% | $147.8743 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $726.18 | $801.4780 | $801.47 | $801.45 | $801.40 |