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 | $39.39 | 7.668% | $42.4104 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $229.66 | 9.328% | $251.0827 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
Purchase #3 | $186.62 | 5.147% | $196.2253 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #4 | $155.81 | 6.321% | $165.6588 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
Purchase #5 | $110.89 | 5.227% | $116.6862 | $116.69 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
Purchase #6 | $224.76 | 5.314% | $236.7037 | $236.70 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
Purchase #7 | $248.63 | 12.680% | $280.1563 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,195.76 | $1,288.9234 | $1,288.93 | $1,288.95 | $1,289.00 |