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 | $26.33 | 5.516% | $27.7824 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #2 | $119.71 | 9.623% | $131.2297 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
Purchase #3 | $50.65 | 10.345% | $55.8897 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
Purchase #4 | $205.35 | 12.579% | $231.181 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #5 | $233.40 | 13.455% | $264.804 | $264.80 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
Purchase #6 | $20.54 | 5.356% | $21.6401 | $21.64 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
Purchase #7 | $164.56 | 11.467% | $183.4301 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.54 | $915.9570 | $915.95 | $916.05 | $915.90 |