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 | $38.55 | 3.766% | $40.0018 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $239.41 | 10.459% | $264.4499 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
Purchase #3 | $186.60 | 11.316% | $207.7157 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
Purchase #4 | $176.47 | 13.813% | $200.8458 | $200.85 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
Purchase #5 | $175.25 | 7.578% | $188.5304 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
Purchase #6 | $218.57 | 8.613% | $237.3954 | $237.40 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
Purchase #7 | $79.42 | 3.258% | $82.0075 | $82.01 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,114.27 | $1,220.9465 | $1,220.96 | $1,220.95 | $1,220.80 |