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 | $31.26 | 13.117% | $35.3604 | $35.36 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $33.26 | 8.665% | $36.142 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
Purchase #3 | $143.50 | 10.547% | $158.6349 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
Purchase #4 | $108.50 | 10.503% | $119.8958 | $119.90 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
Purchase #5 | $197.35 | 11.569% | $220.1814 | $220.18 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
Purchase #6 | $197.57 | 12.119% | $221.5135 | $221.51 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
Purchase #7 | $189.36 | 13.593% | $215.0997 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.80 | $1,006.8277 | $1,006.82 | $1,006.85 | $1,006.80 |