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 | 11.180% | $20.5683 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
Purchase #2 | $194.54 | 10.771% | $215.4939 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #3 | $21.85 | 11.111% | $24.2778 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
Purchase #4 | $209.36 | 12.207% | $234.9166 | $234.92 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
Purchase #5 | $74.49 | 10.640% | $82.4157 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
Purchase #6 | $45.95 | 12.672% | $51.7728 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
Purchase #7 | $124.83 | 11.233% | $138.8522 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $689.52 | $768.2973 | $768.30 | $768.25 | $768.40 |