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 | $37.70 | 12.669% | $42.4762 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $210.25 | 4.682% | $220.0939 | $220.09 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
Purchase #3 | $192.40 | 9.323% | $210.3375 | $210.34 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
Purchase #4 | $213.51 | 7.497% | $229.5168 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
Purchase #5 | $6.74 | 4.720% | $7.0581 | $7.06 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
Purchase #6 | $38.43 | 4.721% | $40.2443 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
Purchase #7 | $196.39 | 12.658% | $221.249 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.42 | $970.9758 | $970.98 | $971.00 | $970.90 |