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 | $20.36 | 4.273% | $21.23 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
Purchase #2 | $91.91 | 10.421% | $101.4879 | $101.49 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
Purchase #3 | $74.31 | 11.629% | $82.9515 | $82.95 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
Purchase #4 | $24.72 | 4.548% | $25.8443 | $25.84 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
Purchase #5 | $147.89 | 7.825% | $159.4624 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
Purchase #6 | $236.53 | 5.284% | $249.0282 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
Purchase #7 | $152.59 | 12.803% | $172.1261 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $748.31 | $812.1304 | $812.13 | $812.20 | $812.10 |