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 | $38.30 | 4.535% | $40.0369 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $184.52 | 7.268% | $197.9309 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
Purchase #3 | $210.86 | 4.180% | $219.6739 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
Purchase #4 | $155.49 | 9.479% | $170.2289 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
Purchase #5 | $214.33 | 13.866% | $244.049 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
Purchase #6 | $88.71 | 11.836% | $99.2097 | $99.21 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
Purchase #7 | $145.59 | 4.624% | $152.3221 | $152.32 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,037.80 | $1,123.4514 | $1,123.45 | $1,123.45 | $1,123.30 |