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 | $36.61 | 9.267% | $40.0026 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $177.78 | 9.302% | $194.3171 | $194.32 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #3 | $96.45 | 4.290% | $100.5877 | $100.59 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
Purchase #4 | $230.38 | 7.822% | $248.4003 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #5 | $202.53 | 4.266% | $211.1699 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
Purchase #6 | $182.79 | 11.116% | $203.1089 | $203.11 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
Purchase #7 | $232.92 | 11.183% | $258.9674 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,159.46 | $1,256.5539 | $1,256.56 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.60 |