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 | $36.46 | 5.519% | $38.4722 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $145.72 | 11.224% | $162.0756 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
Purchase #3 | $38.85 | 5.528% | $40.9976 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
Purchase #4 | $126.36 | 10.234% | $139.2917 | $139.29 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #5 | $37.34 | 10.418% | $41.2301 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
Purchase #6 | $64.43 | 12.214% | $72.2995 | $72.30 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #7 | $73.96 | 9.571% | $81.0387 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $523.12 | $575.4054 | $575.41 | $575.45 | $575.40 |