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 | $39.84 | 6.736% | $42.5236 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $177.66 | 6.129% | $188.5488 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
Purchase #3 | $98.45 | 10.764% | $109.0472 | $109.05 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
Purchase #4 | $215.40 | 9.265% | $235.3568 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
Purchase #5 | $237.77 | 11.268% | $264.5619 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
Purchase #6 | $129.69 | 10.253% | $142.9871 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
Purchase #7 | $68.40 | 11.247% | $76.0929 | $76.09 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.21 | $1,059.1183 | $1,059.12 | $1,059.10 | $1,059.10 |