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 | $38.99 | 3.582% | $40.3866 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $79.89 | 3.327% | $82.5479 | $82.55 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
Purchase #3 | $201.28 | 7.148% | $215.6675 | $215.67 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
Purchase #4 | $166.67 | 9.258% | $182.1003 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
Purchase #5 | $240.44 | 13.867% | $273.7818 | $273.78 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
Purchase #6 | $150.40 | 10.476% | $166.1559 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
Purchase #7 | $118.28 | 10.818% | $131.0755 | $131.08 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.95 | $1,091.7155 | $1,091.73 | $1,091.75 | $1,091.80 |