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 | $18.40 | 11.362% | $20.4906 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.80 | 11.348% | $159.0049 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
Purchase #3 | $179.40 | 9.528% | $196.4932 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $232.85 | 10.811% | $258.0234 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
Purchase #5 | $72.77 | 9.497% | $79.681 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
Purchase #6 | $151.31 | 12.524% | $170.2601 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
Purchase #7 | $126.55 | 10.318% | $139.6074 | $139.61 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.08 | $1,023.5606 | $1,023.55 | $1,023.55 | $1,023.60 |