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 | $39.57 | 8.107% | $42.7779 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $139.95 | 13.713% | $159.1413 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
Purchase #3 | $111.46 | 4.180% | $116.119 | $116.12 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
Purchase #4 | $34.97 | 9.398% | $38.2565 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #5 | $151.70 | 7.835% | $163.5857 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
Purchase #6 | $137.50 | 12.310% | $154.4263 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
Purchase #7 | $176.59 | 6.845% | $188.6776 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.74 | $862.9843 | $863.00 | $863.05 | $863.00 |