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 | $39.89 | 6.163% | $42.3484 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #2 | $171.42 | 12.150% | $192.2475 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
Purchase #3 | $136.44 | 3.145% | $140.731 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
Purchase #4 | $228.56 | 5.817% | $241.8553 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
Purchase #5 | $200.81 | 6.679% | $214.2221 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
Purchase #6 | $71.72 | 13.278% | $81.243 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
Purchase #7 | $176.70 | 3.768% | $183.3581 | $183.36 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,025.54 | $1,096.0054 | $1,096.01 | $1,096.00 | $1,095.90 |