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 | $20.27 | 5.320% | $21.3484 | $21.35 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
Purchase #2 | $189.46 | 6.680% | $202.1159 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
Purchase #3 | $15.35 | 8.363% | $16.6337 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
Purchase #4 | $51.49 | 11.802% | $57.5668 | $57.57 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
Purchase #5 | $37.84 | 9.755% | $41.5313 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
Purchase #6 | $240.31 | 6.431% | $255.7643 | $255.76 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
Purchase #7 | $15.96 | 8.847% | $17.372 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $570.68 | $612.3324 | $612.33 | $612.30 | $612.30 |