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 | $23.96 | 9.249% | $26.1761 | $26.18 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
Purchase #2 | $77.73 | 7.484% | $83.5473 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
Purchase #3 | $45.75 | 9.317% | $50.0125 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #4 | $19.50 | 9.398% | $21.3326 | $21.33 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
Purchase #5 | $235.46 | 13.283% | $266.7362 | $266.74 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
Purchase #6 | $52.92 | 6.848% | $56.544 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
Purchase #7 | $231.65 | 10.294% | $255.4961 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $686.97 | $759.8448 | $759.85 | $759.90 | $759.70 |