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 | $38.92 | 4.811% | $40.7924 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $116.77 | 13.755% | $132.8317 | $132.83 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
Purchase #3 | $61.72 | 12.592% | $69.4918 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
Purchase #4 | $174.72 | 7.764% | $188.2853 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #5 | $169.81 | 10.615% | $187.8353 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
Purchase #6 | $157.96 | 11.772% | $176.5551 | $176.56 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
Purchase #7 | $71.38 | 10.854% | $79.1276 | $79.13 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.28 | $874.9192 | $874.93 | $875.00 | $874.90 |