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 | 9.377% | $20.4316 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $139.64 | 8.191% | $151.0779 | $151.08 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
Purchase #3 | $133.44 | 3.558% | $138.1878 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
Purchase #4 | $55.93 | 8.512% | $60.6908 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
Purchase #5 | $184.56 | 8.573% | $200.3823 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #6 | $215.93 | 4.187% | $224.971 | $224.97 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
Purchase #7 | $233.32 | 8.510% | $253.1755 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.50 | $1,048.9169 | $1,048.92 | $1,049.00 | $1,049.00 |