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 | $20.42 | 4.699% | $21.3795 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
Purchase #2 | $211.42 | 13.517% | $239.9976 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #3 | $164.54 | 6.555% | $175.3256 | $175.33 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
Purchase #4 | $245.98 | 8.192% | $266.1307 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
Purchase #5 | $124.93 | 8.189% | $135.1605 | $135.16 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
Purchase #6 | $242.47 | 7.270% | $260.0976 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
Purchase #7 | $158.62 | 8.257% | $171.7173 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.38 | $1,269.8088 | $1,269.82 | $1,269.85 | $1,269.80 |