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 | $17.53 | 12.737% | $19.7628 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
Purchase #2 | $120.55 | 7.293% | $129.3417 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
Purchase #3 | $126.95 | 11.810% | $141.9428 | $141.94 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
Purchase #4 | $20.73 | 4.354% | $21.6326 | $21.63 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
Purchase #5 | $126.71 | 7.349% | $136.0219 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
Purchase #6 | $237.47 | 12.792% | $267.8472 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
Purchase #7 | $132.56 | 9.799% | $145.5496 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.50 | $862.0986 | $862.09 | $862.10 | $861.90 |