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 | $40.78 | 3.584% | $42.2416 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $146.84 | 7.692% | $158.1349 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
Purchase #3 | $86.67 | 7.223% | $92.9302 | $92.93 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
Purchase #4 | $222.76 | 12.245% | $250.037 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #5 | $136.50 | 7.326% | $146.5 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
Purchase #6 | $29.38 | 11.505% | $32.7602 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
Purchase #7 | $212.55 | 7.690% | $228.8951 | $228.90 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.48 | $951.4990 | $951.50 | $951.55 | $951.40 |