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 | $19.57 | 5.613% | $20.6685 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
Purchase #2 | $213.99 | 13.486% | $242.8487 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
Purchase #3 | $200.60 | 7.502% | $215.649 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
Purchase #4 | $234.58 | 10.633% | $259.5229 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #5 | $233.56 | 3.821% | $242.4843 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #6 | $213.78 | 3.817% | $221.94 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
Purchase #7 | $145.80 | 7.859% | $157.2584 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,261.88 | $1,360.3718 | $1,360.37 | $1,360.35 | $1,360.30 |