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 | $39.53 | 7.495% | $42.4928 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.99 | 6.737% | $85.3789 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #3 | $41.28 | 10.576% | $45.6458 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
Purchase #4 | $238.49 | 5.640% | $251.9408 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
Purchase #5 | $163.47 | 9.232% | $178.5616 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
Purchase #6 | $82.90 | 3.508% | $85.8081 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #7 | $222.62 | 12.773% | $251.0553 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $868.28 | $940.8833 | $940.89 | $940.90 | $940.90 |