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 | $20.44 | 5.161% | $21.4949 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $161.92 | 10.446% | $178.8342 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
Purchase #3 | $182.34 | 11.256% | $202.8642 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
Purchase #4 | $12.82 | 9.629% | $14.0544 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
Purchase #5 | $225.37 | 11.518% | $251.3281 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
Purchase #6 | $173.92 | 9.761% | $190.8963 | $190.90 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
Purchase #7 | $84.70 | 10.462% | $93.5613 | $93.56 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $861.51 | $953.0334 | $953.02 | $953.05 | $953.10 |