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 | $38.51 | 5.370% | $40.578 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $138.70 | 11.124% | $154.129 | $154.13 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
Purchase #3 | $109.97 | 7.840% | $118.5916 | $118.59 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
Purchase #4 | $157.91 | 5.306% | $166.2887 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
Purchase #5 | $156.99 | 8.467% | $170.2823 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
Purchase #6 | $211.53 | 12.847% | $238.7053 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #7 | $182.85 | 7.262% | $196.1286 | $196.13 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.46 | $1,084.7035 | $1,084.71 | $1,084.80 | $1,084.70 |