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 | $19.85 | 5.874% | $21.016 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #2 | $243.83 | 5.433% | $257.0773 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
Purchase #3 | $233.25 | 13.509% | $264.7597 | $264.76 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
Purchase #4 | $199.52 | 6.242% | $211.974 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
Purchase #5 | $6.92 | 7.186% | $7.4173 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
Purchase #6 | $119.94 | 9.699% | $131.573 | $131.57 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
Purchase #7 | $233.96 | 9.749% | $256.7688 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,057.27 | $1,150.5861 | $1,150.59 | $1,150.50 | $1,150.70 |