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 | $19.48 | 6.568% | $20.7594 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $104.51 | 9.871% | $114.8262 | $114.83 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
Purchase #3 | $212.76 | 13.178% | $240.7975 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #4 | $219.50 | 12.789% | $247.5719 | $247.57 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
Purchase #5 | $236.69 | 5.750% | $250.2997 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $176.84 | 6.473% | $188.2869 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #7 | $235.42 | 10.732% | $260.6853 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,205.20 | $1,323.2269 | $1,323.24 | $1,323.25 | $1,323.30 |