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 | $18.50 | 10.801% | $20.4982 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.77 | 5.738% | $42.052 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
Purchase #3 | $34.61 | 11.208% | $38.4891 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #4 | $36.91 | 9.444% | $40.3958 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #5 | $22.49 | 7.278% | $24.1268 | $24.13 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
Purchase #6 | $213.89 | 13.117% | $241.946 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
Purchase #7 | $105.36 | 7.655% | $113.4253 | $113.43 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $471.53 | $520.9332 | $520.95 | $521.00 | $520.90 |