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 | $24.99 | 5.344% | $26.3255 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
Purchase #2 | $146.62 | 8.574% | $159.1912 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $128.35 | 11.676% | $143.3361 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
Purchase #4 | $70.70 | 12.337% | $79.4223 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #5 | $145.96 | 11.602% | $162.8943 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
Purchase #6 | $73.92 | 4.178% | $77.0084 | $77.01 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
Purchase #7 | $230.79 | 8.838% | $251.1872 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $821.33 | $899.3650 | $899.37 | $899.40 | $899.30 |