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 | $35.62 | 7.574% | $38.3179 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
Purchase #2 | $150.93 | 10.274% | $166.4365 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
Purchase #3 | $245.27 | 5.760% | $259.3976 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
Purchase #4 | $135.32 | 8.588% | $146.9413 | $146.94 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
Purchase #5 | $93.46 | 4.373% | $97.547 | $97.55 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
Purchase #6 | $188.43 | 13.648% | $214.1469 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
Purchase #7 | $220.82 | 3.113% | $227.6941 | $227.69 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.85 | $1,150.4813 | $1,150.49 | $1,150.50 | $1,150.30 |