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 | $17.69 | 10.527% | $19.5522 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
Purchase #2 | $173.85 | 3.670% | $180.2303 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #3 | $175.39 | 11.805% | $196.0948 | $196.09 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #4 | $115.51 | 13.179% | $130.7331 | $130.73 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
Purchase #5 | $5.40 | 3.291% | $5.5777 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
Purchase #6 | $232.65 | 7.329% | $249.7009 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
Purchase #7 | $204.82 | 6.547% | $218.2296 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.31 | $1,000.1186 | $1,000.11 | $1,000.20 | $1,000.10 |