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 | $19.50 | 3.605% | $20.203 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $12.98 | 10.674% | $14.3655 | $14.37 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
Purchase #3 | $230.66 | 9.777% | $253.2116 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
Purchase #4 | $23.92 | 7.127% | $25.6248 | $25.62 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
Purchase #5 | $233.91 | 4.105% | $243.512 | $243.51 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #6 | $197.77 | 6.339% | $210.3066 | $210.31 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
Purchase #7 | $175.97 | 7.422% | $189.0305 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $894.71 | $956.2540 | $956.25 | $956.20 | $956.20 |