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 | $41.40 | 4.655% | $43.3272 | $43.33 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
Purchase #2 | $12.46 | 11.668% | $13.9138 | $13.91 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
Purchase #3 | $83.72 | 4.142% | $87.1877 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
Purchase #4 | $183.25 | 3.161% | $189.0425 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
Purchase #5 | $231.60 | 3.209% | $239.032 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
Purchase #6 | $86.66 | 10.685% | $95.9196 | $95.92 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
Purchase #7 | $236.43 | 5.160% | $248.6298 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.52 | $917.0526 | $917.05 | $917.10 | $916.90 |