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 | $33.62 | 8.632% | $36.5221 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $111.95 | 10.356% | $123.5435 | $123.54 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
Purchase #3 | $224.25 | 8.730% | $243.827 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
Purchase #4 | $115.87 | 11.602% | $129.3132 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
Purchase #5 | $131.77 | 7.627% | $141.8201 | $141.82 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
Purchase #6 | $232.48 | 10.866% | $257.7413 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
Purchase #7 | $120.82 | 4.531% | $126.2944 | $126.29 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.76 | $1,059.0616 | $1,059.05 | $1,059.05 | $1,058.90 |