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 | $37.68 | 6.300% | $40.0538 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $198.27 | 5.568% | $209.3097 | $209.31 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
Purchase #3 | $89.70 | 12.232% | $100.6721 | $100.67 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
Purchase #4 | $138.95 | 5.464% | $146.5422 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
Purchase #5 | $159.59 | 5.777% | $168.8095 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
Purchase #6 | $234.51 | 4.108% | $244.1437 | $244.14 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
Purchase #7 | $217.55 | 7.612% | $234.1099 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.25 | $1,143.6409 | $1,143.63 | $1,143.60 | $1,143.60 |