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 | $19.50 | 4.603% | $20.3976 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $200.49 | 11.405% | $223.3559 | $223.36 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
Purchase #3 | $81.85 | 13.249% | $92.6943 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
Purchase #4 | $47.36 | 12.799% | $53.4216 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
Purchase #5 | $119.59 | 12.275% | $134.2697 | $134.27 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
Purchase #6 | $88.41 | 13.286% | $100.1562 | $100.16 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
Purchase #7 | $175.54 | 5.627% | $185.4176 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $732.74 | $809.7129 | $809.72 | $809.65 | $809.80 |