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 | $36.45 | 6.370% | $38.7719 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
Purchase #2 | $63.87 | 11.825% | $71.4226 | $71.42 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Purchase #3 | $227.50 | 13.619% | $258.4832 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #4 | $244.33 | 13.635% | $277.6444 | $277.64 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
Purchase #5 | $13.73 | 4.225% | $14.3101 | $14.31 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
Purchase #6 | $150.64 | 5.114% | $158.3437 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
Purchase #7 | $241.34 | 9.527% | $264.3325 | $264.33 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.86 | $1,083.3084 | $1,083.29 | $1,083.30 | $1,083.20 |