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 | $36.30 | 5.398% | $38.2595 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #2 | $194.56 | 3.357% | $201.0914 | $201.09 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
Purchase #3 | $229.39 | 3.871% | $238.2697 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.27 | 10.760% | $44.6031 | $44.60 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
Purchase #5 | $38.29 | 13.700% | $43.5357 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
Purchase #6 | $228.43 | 12.223% | $256.351 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
Purchase #7 | $223.72 | 4.122% | $232.9417 | $232.94 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.96 | $1,055.0521 | $1,055.05 | $1,055.05 | $1,055.10 |