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 | $20.52 | 11.545% | $22.889 | $22.89 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
Purchase #2 | $207.54 | 3.825% | $215.4784 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #3 | $238.56 | 8.664% | $259.2288 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
Purchase #4 | $217.89 | 10.379% | $240.5048 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $26.99 | 5.287% | $28.417 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #6 | $87.47 | 12.764% | $98.6347 | $98.63 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
Purchase #7 | $200.85 | 9.781% | $220.4951 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.82 | $1,085.6478 | $1,085.65 | $1,085.70 | $1,085.60 |