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 | $38.80 | 10.261% | $42.7813 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $238.88 | 5.501% | $252.0208 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
Purchase #3 | $211.73 | 3.658% | $219.4751 | $219.48 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #4 | $233.41 | 3.667% | $241.9691 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
Purchase #5 | $196.78 | 11.343% | $219.1008 | $219.10 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
Purchase #6 | $29.88 | 12.686% | $33.6706 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
Purchase #7 | $24.75 | 8.309% | $26.8065 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.23 | $1,035.8242 | $1,035.83 | $1,035.80 | $1,035.90 |