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 | $52.73 | 12.682% | $59.4172 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #2 | $145.37 | 9.512% | $159.1976 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $241.46 | 9.832% | $265.2003 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
Purchase #4 | $244.81 | 12.113% | $274.4638 | $274.46 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
Purchase #5 | $32.26 | 3.511% | $33.3926 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #6 | $171.46 | 11.726% | $191.5654 | $191.57 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
Purchase #7 | $50.36 | 3.761% | $52.254 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.45 | $1,035.4909 | $1,035.49 | $1,035.45 | $1,035.60 |