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 | $38.25 | 5.558% | $40.3759 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $86.54 | 3.580% | $89.6381 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
Purchase #3 | $232.52 | 12.529% | $261.6524 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
Purchase #4 | $169.71 | 13.354% | $192.3731 | $192.37 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
Purchase #5 | $75.62 | 11.833% | $84.5681 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
Purchase #6 | $191.53 | 7.828% | $206.523 | $206.52 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #7 | $173.35 | 10.626% | $191.7702 | $191.77 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.52 | $1,066.9008 | $1,066.90 | $1,066.85 | $1,067.00 |