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 | $22.90 | 6.512% | $24.3912 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #2 | $194.79 | 11.150% | $216.5091 | $216.51 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #3 | $86.89 | 12.423% | $97.6843 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
Purchase #4 | $118.40 | 10.838% | $131.2322 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
Purchase #5 | $154.59 | 12.401% | $173.7607 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
Purchase #6 | $87.64 | 5.479% | $92.4418 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
Purchase #7 | $187.46 | 6.873% | $200.3441 | $200.34 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $852.67 | $936.3634 | $936.35 | $936.40 | $936.30 |