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 | $18.68 | 8.856% | $20.3343 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $104.82 | 13.757% | $119.2401 | $119.24 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
Purchase #3 | $235.72 | 11.247% | $262.2314 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
Purchase #4 | $68.54 | 13.597% | $77.8594 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
Purchase #5 | $105.35 | 12.515% | $118.5346 | $118.53 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
Purchase #6 | $55.66 | 4.345% | $58.0784 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
Purchase #7 | $147.58 | 6.304% | $156.8834 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $736.35 | $813.1616 | $813.15 | $813.25 | $813.10 |