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 | $19.92 | 5.416% | $20.9989 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #2 | $212.50 | 10.668% | $235.1695 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
Purchase #3 | $184.54 | 3.653% | $191.2812 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
Purchase #4 | $239.60 | 3.177% | $247.2121 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
Purchase #5 | $240.57 | 12.412% | $270.4295 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
Purchase #6 | $142.77 | 7.697% | $153.759 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
Purchase #7 | $94.92 | 12.138% | $106.4414 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,134.82 | $1,225.2916 | $1,225.29 | $1,225.30 | $1,225.30 |