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 | $18.67 | 6.865% | $19.9517 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $156.62 | 4.698% | $163.978 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
Purchase #3 | $165.62 | 5.251% | $174.3167 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
Purchase #4 | $205.30 | 11.167% | $228.2259 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
Purchase #5 | $148.56 | 4.801% | $155.6924 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
Purchase #6 | $58.77 | 3.198% | $60.6495 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
Purchase #7 | $200.54 | 13.865% | $228.3449 | $228.34 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.08 | $1,031.1591 | $1,031.16 | $1,031.20 | $1,031.10 |