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 | $17.97 | 13.171% | $20.3368 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $27.50 | 3.546% | $28.4752 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #3 | $83.42 | 12.437% | $93.7949 | $93.79 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
Purchase #4 | $9.37 | 12.789% | $10.5683 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
Purchase #5 | $205.80 | 8.483% | $223.258 | $223.26 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
Purchase #6 | $109.91 | 4.310% | $114.6471 | $114.65 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
Purchase #7 | $36.51 | 13.295% | $41.364 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $490.48 | $532.4443 | $532.45 | $532.45 | $532.50 |