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 | $38.85 | 3.385% | $40.1651 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $124.36 | 11.734% | $138.9524 | $138.95 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
Purchase #3 | $72.89 | 8.195% | $78.8633 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #4 | $232.66 | 13.865% | $264.9183 | $264.92 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
Purchase #5 | $27.71 | 5.245% | $29.1634 | $29.16 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
Purchase #6 | $165.92 | 12.519% | $186.6915 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
Purchase #7 | $168.72 | 3.813% | $175.1533 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $831.11 | $913.9073 | $913.90 | $913.85 | $914.10 |