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 | $37.66 | 5.845% | $39.8612 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
Purchase #2 | $82.55 | 8.368% | $89.4578 | $89.46 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
Purchase #3 | $209.76 | 8.502% | $227.5938 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
Purchase #4 | $173.71 | 7.428% | $186.6132 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
Purchase #5 | $203.91 | 8.555% | $221.3545 | $221.35 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
Purchase #6 | $221.28 | 7.754% | $238.4381 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
Purchase #7 | $191.93 | 7.135% | $205.6242 | $205.62 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.80 | $1,208.9428 | $1,208.93 | $1,208.90 | $1,209.00 |