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 | $38.79 | 4.413% | $40.5018 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.76 | 4.544% | $156.5651 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
Purchase #3 | $232.29 | 5.606% | $245.3122 | $245.31 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
Purchase #4 | $118.61 | 4.226% | $123.6225 | $123.62 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #5 | $208.48 | 4.206% | $217.2487 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
Purchase #6 | $81.82 | 6.773% | $87.3617 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
Purchase #7 | $212.78 | 6.190% | $225.9511 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.53 | $1,096.5631 | $1,096.56 | $1,096.50 | $1,096.60 |