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 | $41.87 | 3.163% | $43.1943 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #2 | $33.54 | 4.276% | $34.9742 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
Purchase #3 | $26.72 | 10.394% | $29.4973 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #4 | $237.63 | 13.447% | $269.5841 | $269.58 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
Purchase #5 | $116.72 | 5.544% | $123.191 | $123.19 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
Purchase #6 | $204.36 | 10.119% | $225.0392 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
Purchase #7 | $168.40 | 3.779% | $174.7638 | $174.76 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $829.24 | $900.2439 | $900.23 | $900.25 | $900.30 |