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 | $37.36 | 13.431% | $42.3778 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $86.86 | 3.622% | $90.0061 | $90.01 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
Purchase #3 | $247.30 | 13.850% | $281.5511 | $281.55 | $281.55 | $281.60 |
Purchase #4 | $140.55 | 9.842% | $154.3829 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
Purchase #5 | $93.27 | 4.740% | $97.691 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
Purchase #6 | $238.93 | 4.644% | $250.0259 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #7 | $216.86 | 3.322% | $224.0641 | $224.06 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,061.13 | $1,140.0989 | $1,140.10 | $1,140.15 | $1,140.20 |