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 | $18.85 | 10.227% | $20.7778 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $65.25 | 3.509% | $67.5396 | $67.54 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
Purchase #3 | $69.83 | 4.374% | $72.8844 | $72.88 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
Purchase #4 | $22.78 | 4.222% | $23.7418 | $23.74 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
Purchase #5 | $143.78 | 4.374% | $150.0689 | $150.07 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
Purchase #6 | $140.51 | 7.499% | $151.0468 | $151.05 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
Purchase #7 | $188.46 | 9.220% | $205.836 | $205.84 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $649.46 | $691.8953 | $691.90 | $691.95 | $691.80 |