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 | $19.77 | 3.681% | $20.4977 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $75.92 | 3.331% | $78.4489 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #3 | $89.52 | 7.662% | $96.379 | $96.38 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
Purchase #4 | $52.78 | 12.488% | $59.3712 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
Purchase #5 | $162.37 | 7.407% | $174.3967 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
Purchase #6 | $26.62 | 8.696% | $28.9349 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
Purchase #7 | $223.86 | 5.646% | $236.4991 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $650.84 | $694.5275 | $694.53 | $694.55 | $694.50 |