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 | $35.35 | 9.501% | $38.7086 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
Purchase #2 | $172.65 | 8.387% | $187.1302 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
Purchase #3 | $149.89 | 7.105% | $160.5397 | $160.54 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
Purchase #4 | $202.54 | 4.255% | $211.1581 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
Purchase #5 | $155.70 | 4.391% | $162.5368 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #6 | $179.58 | 5.270% | $189.0439 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
Purchase #7 | $81.34 | 4.549% | $85.0402 | $85.04 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.05 | $1,034.1575 | $1,034.16 | $1,034.20 | $1,034.00 |