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 | $20.87 | 13.862% | $23.763 | $23.76 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
Purchase #2 | $11.29 | 10.365% | $12.4602 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
Purchase #3 | $166.41 | 11.295% | $185.206 | $185.21 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #4 | $149.82 | 12.469% | $168.5011 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #5 | $172.79 | 12.145% | $193.7753 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
Purchase #6 | $109.74 | 7.481% | $117.9496 | $117.95 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
Purchase #7 | $128.63 | 7.335% | $138.065 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $759.55 | $839.7202 | $839.73 | $839.70 | $839.80 |