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 | $37.31 | 3.216% | $38.5099 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $38.25 | 4.509% | $39.9747 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #3 | $59.92 | 7.411% | $64.3607 | $64.36 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
Purchase #4 | $222.35 | 5.822% | $235.2952 | $235.30 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
Purchase #5 | $246.31 | 7.714% | $265.3104 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #6 | $164.59 | 7.645% | $177.1729 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
Purchase #7 | $103.83 | 8.267% | $112.4136 | $112.41 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $872.56 | $933.0374 | $933.03 | $932.95 | $933.10 |