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 | $19.74 | 13.821% | $22.4683 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $163.26 | 13.104% | $184.6536 | $184.65 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
Purchase #3 | $220.67 | 10.806% | $244.5156 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #4 | $137.58 | 4.412% | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
Purchase #5 | $177.66 | 4.217% | $185.1519 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #6 | $132.49 | 3.665% | $137.3458 | $137.35 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
Purchase #7 | $104.82 | 3.554% | $108.5453 | $108.55 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.22 | $1,026.3305 | $1,026.34 | $1,026.30 | $1,026.40 |