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 | $20.66 | 4.194% | $21.5265 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $201.98 | 10.591% | $223.3717 | $223.37 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
Purchase #3 | $25.50 | 12.136% | $28.5947 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
Purchase #4 | $109.87 | 10.159% | $121.0317 | $121.03 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
Purchase #5 | $199.38 | 4.481% | $208.3142 | $208.31 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
Purchase #6 | $249.39 | 12.568% | $280.7333 | $280.73 | $280.75 | $280.70 |
Purchase #7 | $201.90 | 5.576% | $213.1579 | $213.16 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.68 | $1,096.7300 | $1,096.72 | $1,096.75 | $1,096.70 |