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 | $37.51 | 3.680% | $38.8904 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #2 | $213.60 | 3.585% | $221.2576 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
Purchase #3 | $109.80 | 11.633% | $122.573 | $122.57 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
Purchase #4 | $205.25 | 11.238% | $228.316 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
Purchase #5 | $133.85 | 9.689% | $146.8187 | $146.82 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
Purchase #6 | $174.62 | 3.686% | $181.0565 | $181.06 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
Purchase #7 | $87.89 | 13.192% | $99.4844 | $99.48 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.52 | $1,038.3966 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.35 | $1,038.50 |