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 | $35.53 | 13.617% | $40.3681 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $12.63 | 10.210% | $13.9195 | $13.92 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
Purchase #3 | $45.51 | 10.406% | $50.2458 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #4 | $132.71 | 13.678% | $150.8621 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
Purchase #5 | $248.34 | 9.449% | $271.8056 | $271.81 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
Purchase #6 | $83.96 | 11.821% | $93.8849 | $93.88 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
Purchase #7 | $161.25 | 6.854% | $172.3021 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.93 | $793.3881 | $793.39 | $793.35 | $793.40 |