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 | $33.81 | 7.574% | $36.3708 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $166.68 | 9.264% | $182.1212 | $182.12 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
Purchase #3 | $237.86 | 6.485% | $253.2852 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
Purchase #4 | $52.97 | 4.449% | $55.3266 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
Purchase #5 | $163.44 | 7.475% | $175.6571 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
Purchase #6 | $161.37 | 6.291% | $171.5218 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #7 | $164.35 | 12.585% | $185.0334 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.48 | $1,059.3161 | $1,059.32 | $1,059.30 | $1,059.30 |