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 | $35.55 | 13.681% | $40.4136 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $205.25 | 13.588% | $233.1394 | $233.14 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
Purchase #3 | $153.55 | 11.110% | $170.6094 | $170.61 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
Purchase #4 | $9.79 | 5.557% | $10.334 | $10.33 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
Purchase #5 | $83.52 | 3.509% | $86.4507 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
Purchase #6 | $88.53 | 8.839% | $96.3552 | $96.36 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
Purchase #7 | $232.82 | 6.764% | $248.5679 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $809.01 | $885.8702 | $885.87 | $885.85 | $885.90 |