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 | $25.70 | 4.206% | $26.7809 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #2 | $178.45 | 6.170% | $189.4604 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
Purchase #3 | $52.99 | 11.360% | $59.0097 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
Purchase #4 | $214.36 | 7.585% | $230.6192 | $230.62 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
Purchase #5 | $183.82 | 9.260% | $200.8417 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $65.79 | 8.569% | $71.4275 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
Purchase #7 | $215.60 | 11.461% | $240.3099 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.71 | $1,018.4493 | $1,018.45 | $1,018.45 | $1,018.40 |