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 | 5.626% | $20.0161 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $18.62 | 7.492% | $20.015 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #3 | $22.54 | 9.350% | $24.6475 | $24.65 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
Purchase #4 | $33.94 | 4.458% | $35.453 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
Purchase #5 | $213.60 | 4.112% | $222.3832 | $222.38 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
Purchase #6 | $49.88 | 10.139% | $54.9373 | $54.94 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
Purchase #7 | $142.31 | 13.322% | $161.2685 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $499.84 | $538.7206 | $538.73 | $538.70 | $538.70 |