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 | $19.38 | 6.698% | $20.6781 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
Purchase #2 | $192.38 | 4.588% | $201.2064 | $201.21 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
Purchase #3 | $175.33 | 10.196% | $193.2066 | $193.21 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
Purchase #4 | $127.41 | 9.501% | $139.5152 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
Purchase #5 | $229.34 | 5.587% | $242.1532 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
Purchase #6 | $84.45 | 4.740% | $88.4529 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
Purchase #7 | $187.32 | 3.325% | $193.5484 | $193.55 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.61 | $1,078.7608 | $1,078.77 | $1,078.75 | $1,078.80 |