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 | $23.75 | 11.572% | $26.4984 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $133.39 | 6.366% | $141.8816 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
Purchase #3 | $62.43 | 5.833% | $66.0715 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
Purchase #4 | $44.92 | 13.827% | $51.1311 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
Purchase #5 | $212.88 | 8.765% | $231.5389 | $231.54 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
Purchase #6 | $131.49 | 8.334% | $142.4484 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
Purchase #7 | $177.61 | 8.789% | $193.2201 | $193.22 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.47 | $852.7900 | $852.79 | $852.80 | $852.70 |