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 | $37.72 | 4.156% | $39.2876 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $82.69 | 4.465% | $86.3821 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #3 | $191.88 | 3.805% | $199.181 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
Purchase #4 | $179.32 | 9.334% | $196.0577 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
Purchase #5 | $228.98 | 8.495% | $248.4319 | $248.43 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
Purchase #6 | $180.89 | 9.733% | $198.496 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #7 | $248.52 | 5.863% | $263.0907 | $263.09 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,150.00 | $1,230.9270 | $1,230.93 | $1,231.00 | $1,231.00 |