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 | $39.47 | 6.460% | $42.0198 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $205.59 | 4.187% | $214.1981 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
Purchase #3 | $76.47 | 5.684% | $80.8166 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #4 | $155.49 | 8.115% | $168.108 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
Purchase #5 | $30.25 | 5.573% | $31.9358 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
Purchase #6 | $245.67 | 7.764% | $264.7438 | $264.74 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
Purchase #7 | $37.44 | 8.701% | $40.6977 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.38 | $842.5198 | $842.53 | $842.50 | $842.40 |