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 | $38.79 | 9.170% | $42.347 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $44.78 | 6.141% | $47.5299 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
Purchase #3 | $60.84 | 3.474% | $62.9536 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
Purchase #4 | $165.39 | 5.698% | $174.8139 | $174.81 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
Purchase #5 | $92.91 | 13.671% | $105.6117 | $105.61 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
Purchase #6 | $132.91 | 3.419% | $137.4542 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
Purchase #7 | $157.88 | 6.102% | $167.5138 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $693.50 | $738.2241 | $738.21 | $738.20 | $738.20 |