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 | $38.59 | 5.578% | $40.7426 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $169.82 | 9.731% | $186.3452 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
Purchase #3 | $250.31 | 5.400% | $263.8267 | $263.83 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
Purchase #4 | $148.59 | 8.359% | $161.0106 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
Purchase #5 | $72.55 | 12.383% | $81.5339 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
Purchase #6 | $87.29 | 9.655% | $95.7178 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
Purchase #7 | $227.93 | 12.727% | $256.9387 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.08 | $1,086.1155 | $1,086.12 | $1,086.15 | $1,085.90 |