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 | $23.42 | 5.144% | $24.6247 | $24.62 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
Purchase #2 | $71.83 | 13.692% | $81.665 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
Purchase #3 | $227.98 | 12.489% | $256.4524 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #4 | $190.89 | 13.438% | $216.5418 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
Purchase #5 | $148.52 | 6.481% | $158.1456 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
Purchase #6 | $20.28 | 11.657% | $22.644 | $22.64 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
Purchase #7 | $177.45 | 13.313% | $201.0739 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $860.37 | $961.1474 | $961.14 | $961.10 | $961.10 |