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 | $35.46 | 6.351% | $37.7121 | $37.71 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
Purchase #2 | $232.87 | 10.563% | $257.4681 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
Purchase #3 | $74.77 | 8.845% | $81.3834 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
Purchase #4 | $214.90 | 11.164% | $238.8914 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
Purchase #5 | $173.50 | 6.604% | $184.9579 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
Purchase #6 | $192.63 | 9.702% | $211.319 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
Purchase #7 | $169.80 | 3.357% | $175.5002 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,093.93 | $1,187.2321 | $1,187.23 | $1,187.20 | $1,187.30 |