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 | $21.35 | 5.362% | $22.4948 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.48 | 4.389% | $173.7868 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
Purchase #3 | $138.80 | 3.652% | $143.869 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
Purchase #4 | $220.54 | 7.805% | $237.7531 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
Purchase #5 | $127.39 | 7.660% | $137.1481 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
Purchase #6 | $104.40 | 5.425% | $110.0637 | $110.06 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
Purchase #7 | $131.35 | 6.144% | $139.4201 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.31 | $964.5356 | $964.53 | $964.50 | $964.60 |