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 | $31.55 | 9.456% | $34.5334 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $147.97 | 4.328% | $154.3741 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
Purchase #3 | $238.84 | 5.365% | $251.6538 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
Purchase #4 | $246.91 | 4.714% | $258.5493 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
Purchase #5 | $212.43 | 3.281% | $219.3998 | $219.40 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
Purchase #6 | $242.86 | 6.145% | $257.7837 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
Purchase #7 | $168.73 | 6.175% | $179.1491 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,289.29 | $1,355.4432 | $1,355.43 | $1,355.45 | $1,355.40 |