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 | $18.76 | 7.417% | $20.1514 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $132.52 | 13.817% | $150.8303 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
Purchase #3 | $130.55 | 6.408% | $138.9156 | $138.92 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
Purchase #4 | $136.85 | 10.529% | $151.2589 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
Purchase #5 | $109.62 | 10.238% | $120.8429 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
Purchase #6 | $194.76 | 5.362% | $205.203 | $205.20 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
Purchase #7 | $197.75 | 9.864% | $217.2561 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.81 | $1,004.4582 | $1,004.46 | $1,004.45 | $1,004.50 |