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 | $40.75 | 11.824% | $45.5683 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
Purchase #2 | $131.81 | 3.347% | $136.2217 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
Purchase #3 | $94.85 | 9.726% | $104.0751 | $104.08 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
Purchase #4 | $82.45 | 5.827% | $87.2544 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
Purchase #5 | $213.25 | 10.718% | $236.1061 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
Purchase #6 | $177.91 | 6.685% | $189.8033 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
Purchase #7 | $208.33 | 13.479% | $236.4108 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.35 | $1,035.4397 | $1,035.44 | $1,035.40 | $1,035.50 |