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 | $35.67 | 12.162% | $40.0082 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $188.61 | 5.656% | $199.2778 | $199.28 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
Purchase #3 | $185.45 | 10.730% | $205.3488 | $205.35 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
Purchase #4 | $80.44 | 9.570% | $88.1381 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
Purchase #5 | $107.40 | 3.542% | $111.2041 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
Purchase #6 | $217.28 | 8.142% | $234.9709 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
Purchase #7 | $171.45 | 12.502% | $192.8847 | $192.88 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.30 | $1,071.8326 | $1,071.83 | $1,071.85 | $1,071.80 |