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 | $17.70 | 7.803% | $19.0811 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
Purchase #2 | $80.55 | 3.511% | $83.3781 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
Purchase #3 | $142.42 | 11.386% | $158.6359 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
Purchase #4 | $131.72 | 11.124% | $146.3725 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
Purchase #5 | $134.52 | 8.240% | $145.6044 | $145.60 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
Purchase #6 | $75.38 | 8.698% | $81.9366 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
Purchase #7 | $145.54 | 13.521% | $165.2185 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $727.83 | $800.2271 | $800.23 | $800.25 | $800.20 |