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 | $18.77 | 10.645% | $20.7681 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $56.48 | 9.519% | $61.8563 | $61.86 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
Purchase #3 | $165.71 | 4.264% | $172.7759 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
Purchase #4 | $36.52 | 13.464% | $41.4371 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
Purchase #5 | $24.63 | 10.641% | $27.2509 | $27.25 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
Purchase #6 | $78.59 | 5.201% | $82.6775 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
Purchase #7 | $248.72 | 12.467% | $279.7279 | $279.73 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $629.42 | $686.4937 | $686.51 | $686.55 | $686.60 |