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 | $36.41 | 5.619% | $38.4559 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $175.98 | 11.400% | $196.0417 | $196.04 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
Purchase #3 | $79.42 | 6.282% | $84.4092 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
Purchase #4 | $229.93 | 13.124% | $260.106 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
Purchase #5 | $134.96 | 9.457% | $147.7232 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
Purchase #6 | $107.72 | 3.552% | $111.5462 | $111.55 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
Purchase #7 | $240.33 | 10.279% | $265.0335 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.75 | $1,103.3157 | $1,103.32 | $1,103.30 | $1,103.20 |