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 | $18.52 | 12.565% | $20.847 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $40.55 | 13.286% | $45.9375 | $45.94 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
Purchase #3 | $6.66 | 5.449% | $7.0229 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
Purchase #4 | $167.85 | 10.724% | $185.8502 | $185.85 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #5 | $105.78 | 13.127% | $119.6657 | $119.67 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
Purchase #6 | $230.42 | 4.165% | $240.017 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #7 | $63.54 | 10.208% | $70.0262 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $633.32 | $689.3665 | $689.38 | $689.35 | $689.30 |