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 | $238.41 | 11.649% | $266.1824 | $266.18 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
Purchase #2 | $34.86 | 6.191% | $37.0182 | $37.02 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
Purchase #3 | $159.36 | 11.854% | $178.2505 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
Purchase #4 | $225.45 | 6.572% | $240.2666 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
Purchase #5 | $38.57 | 11.142% | $42.8675 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #6 | $199.43 | 10.508% | $220.3861 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #7 | $51.50 | 13.665% | $58.5375 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.58 | $1,043.5088 | $1,043.52 | $1,043.50 | $1,043.60 |