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 | $20.52 | 4.445% | $21.4321 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
Purchase #2 | $98.47 | 10.383% | $108.6941 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
Purchase #3 | $38.51 | 10.401% | $42.5154 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $7.25 | 7.859% | $7.8198 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
Purchase #5 | $123.29 | 4.538% | $128.8849 | $128.88 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
Purchase #6 | $77.77 | 8.768% | $84.5889 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
Purchase #7 | $217.84 | 3.238% | $224.8937 | $224.89 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $583.65 | $618.8289 | $618.82 | $618.85 | $618.80 |