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 | $20.90 | 3.823% | $21.699 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #2 | $239.34 | 13.429% | $271.481 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
Purchase #3 | $244.34 | 5.225% | $257.1068 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
Purchase #4 | $183.70 | 3.259% | $189.6868 | $189.69 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
Purchase #5 | $82.28 | 12.458% | $92.5304 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
Purchase #6 | $117.55 | 7.528% | $126.3992 | $126.40 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
Purchase #7 | $176.63 | 6.534% | $188.171 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,064.74 | $1,147.0742 | $1,147.08 | $1,147.10 | $1,147.10 |