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 | $18.98 | 5.415% | $20.0078 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $174.70 | 6.862% | $186.6879 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
Purchase #3 | $146.68 | 10.308% | $161.7998 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
Purchase #4 | $111.52 | 11.620% | $124.4786 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
Purchase #5 | $153.64 | 8.329% | $166.4367 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
Purchase #6 | $152.89 | 9.243% | $167.0216 | $167.02 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
Purchase #7 | $16.39 | 3.804% | $17.0135 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $774.80 | $843.4459 | $843.45 | $843.45 | $843.40 |