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 | $34.94 | 9.721% | $38.3365 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
Purchase #2 | $39.43 | 7.140% | $42.2453 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $188.60 | 4.273% | $196.6589 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
Purchase #4 | $142.47 | 4.242% | $148.5136 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #5 | $188.52 | 10.670% | $208.6351 | $208.64 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
Purchase #6 | $245.71 | 12.353% | $276.0626 | $276.06 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
Purchase #7 | $116.85 | 9.818% | $128.3223 | $128.32 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.52 | $1,038.7743 | $1,038.78 | $1,038.75 | $1,038.70 |