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 | $17.84 | 11.589% | $19.9075 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
Purchase #2 | $99.71 | 9.784% | $109.4656 | $109.47 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
Purchase #3 | $153.52 | 4.281% | $160.0922 | $160.09 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
Purchase #4 | $165.47 | 5.616% | $174.7628 | $174.76 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
Purchase #5 | $237.78 | 13.284% | $269.3667 | $269.37 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
Purchase #6 | $73.57 | 8.517% | $79.836 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
Purchase #7 | $33.52 | 13.264% | $37.9661 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $781.41 | $851.3969 | $851.41 | $851.35 | $851.50 |