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 | $26.99 | 9.126% | $29.4531 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $180.75 | 9.187% | $197.3555 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
Purchase #3 | $36.32 | 7.418% | $39.0142 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
Purchase #4 | $238.43 | 8.340% | $258.3151 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
Purchase #5 | $217.87 | 9.861% | $239.3542 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
Purchase #6 | $148.61 | 9.400% | $162.5793 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
Purchase #7 | $103.91 | 11.179% | $115.5261 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.88 | $1,041.5975 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.70 |