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 | $40.59 | 4.450% | $42.3963 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $158.96 | 4.550% | $166.1927 | $166.19 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
Purchase #3 | $27.38 | 11.315% | $30.478 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #4 | $35.90 | 12.644% | $40.4392 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
Purchase #5 | $48.72 | 6.842% | $52.0534 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
Purchase #6 | $66.34 | 9.774% | $72.8241 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #7 | $235.60 | 5.827% | $249.3284 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $613.49 | $653.7121 | $653.71 | $653.75 | $653.70 |