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 | $18.95 | 10.178% | $20.8787 | $20.88 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #2 | $226.25 | 8.590% | $245.6849 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
Purchase #3 | $46.97 | 5.644% | $49.621 | $49.62 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #4 | $158.77 | 13.363% | $179.9864 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #5 | $124.39 | 3.685% | $128.9738 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
Purchase #6 | $47.93 | 6.121% | $50.8638 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #7 | $244.30 | 8.407% | $264.8383 | $264.84 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $867.56 | $940.8469 | $940.84 | $940.85 | $940.90 |