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 | $40.40 | 5.301% | $42.5416 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $185.67 | 10.315% | $204.8219 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
Purchase #3 | $225.36 | 13.301% | $255.3351 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
Purchase #4 | $110.61 | 11.596% | $123.4363 | $123.44 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
Purchase #5 | $213.77 | 9.723% | $234.5549 | $234.55 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
Purchase #6 | $239.41 | 13.628% | $272.0368 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
Purchase #7 | $77.77 | 7.189% | $83.3609 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,092.99 | $1,216.0875 | $1,216.09 | $1,216.10 | $1,216.00 |