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 | $19.43 | 7.563% | $20.8995 | $20.90 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #2 | $151.25 | 5.376% | $159.3812 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
Purchase #3 | $47.63 | 10.147% | $52.463 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #4 | $119.61 | 10.442% | $132.0997 | $132.10 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
Purchase #5 | $207.51 | 3.554% | $214.8849 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
Purchase #6 | $154.71 | 13.492% | $175.5835 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
Purchase #7 | $233.57 | 5.112% | $245.5101 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.71 | $1,000.8219 | $1,000.81 | $1,000.85 | $1,000.90 |