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 | $37.89 | 3.474% | $39.2063 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
Purchase #2 | $35.44 | 5.726% | $37.4693 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
Purchase #3 | $243.38 | 11.459% | $271.2689 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
Purchase #4 | $246.66 | 12.830% | $278.3065 | $278.31 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
Purchase #5 | $155.92 | 10.650% | $172.5255 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
Purchase #6 | $30.32 | 6.120% | $32.1756 | $32.18 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
Purchase #7 | $188.70 | 6.663% | $201.2731 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.31 | $1,032.2252 | $1,032.24 | $1,032.20 | $1,032.30 |