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 | $19.87 | 3.205% | $20.5068 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $233.34 | 13.266% | $264.2949 | $264.29 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
Purchase #3 | $199.73 | 11.164% | $222.0279 | $222.03 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
Purchase #4 | $210.61 | 6.562% | $224.4302 | $224.43 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
Purchase #5 | $146.30 | 3.861% | $151.9486 | $151.95 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
Purchase #6 | $158.38 | 6.296% | $168.3516 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
Purchase #7 | $75.62 | 5.644% | $79.888 | $79.89 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.85 | $1,131.4480 | $1,131.45 | $1,131.50 | $1,131.40 |