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 | $33.33 | 9.188% | $36.3924 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $189.69 | 3.443% | $196.221 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
Purchase #3 | $229.71 | 10.436% | $253.6825 | $253.68 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
Purchase #4 | $250.45 | 7.779% | $269.9325 | $269.93 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
Purchase #5 | $83.75 | 3.244% | $86.4669 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
Purchase #6 | $140.82 | 5.174% | $148.106 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
Purchase #7 | $222.96 | 9.634% | $244.44 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,150.71 | $1,235.2413 | $1,235.24 | $1,235.25 | $1,235.20 |