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 | $18.55 | 10.649% | $20.5254 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.94 | 10.710% | $89.6087 | $89.61 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
Purchase #3 | $145.41 | 6.400% | $154.7162 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
Purchase #4 | $222.26 | 12.787% | $250.6804 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
Purchase #5 | $182.84 | 9.772% | $200.7071 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #6 | $237.44 | 5.821% | $251.2614 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
Purchase #7 | $26.81 | 9.508% | $29.3591 | $29.36 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.25 | $996.8583 | $996.87 | $996.85 | $996.90 |