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 | $29.25 | 3.131% | $30.1658 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
Purchase #2 | $209.97 | 4.124% | $218.6292 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
Purchase #3 | $123.99 | 3.609% | $128.4648 | $128.46 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
Purchase #4 | $14.77 | 7.725% | $15.911 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
Purchase #5 | $139.49 | 4.848% | $146.2525 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
Purchase #6 | $231.46 | 4.353% | $241.5355 | $241.54 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
Purchase #7 | $229.42 | 13.538% | $260.4789 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.35 | $1,041.4377 | $1,041.44 | $1,041.45 | $1,041.50 |