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 | $23.50 | 9.779% | $25.7981 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
Purchase #2 | $83.75 | 10.389% | $92.4508 | $92.45 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #3 | $122.66 | 12.754% | $138.3041 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
Purchase #4 | $149.55 | 5.260% | $157.4163 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
Purchase #5 | $132.38 | 4.369% | $138.1637 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
Purchase #6 | $211.57 | 5.326% | $222.8382 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
Purchase #7 | $197.47 | 12.775% | $222.6968 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.88 | $997.6680 | $997.67 | $997.65 | $997.70 |