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 | $36.29 | 10.588% | $40.1324 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $248.83 | 6.292% | $264.4864 | $264.49 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #3 | $148.76 | 4.779% | $155.8692 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
Purchase #4 | $42.84 | 12.585% | $48.2314 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
Purchase #5 | $147.29 | 12.662% | $165.9399 | $165.94 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
Purchase #6 | $104.95 | 9.700% | $115.1302 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
Purchase #7 | $177.39 | 6.276% | $188.523 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.35 | $978.3125 | $978.31 | $978.35 | $978.20 |