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 | $19.65 | 4.130% | $20.4615 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $148.36 | 8.849% | $161.4884 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #3 | $224.72 | 6.327% | $238.938 | $238.94 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
Purchase #4 | $67.98 | 4.281% | $70.8902 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
Purchase #5 | $176.54 | 6.439% | $187.9074 | $187.91 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
Purchase #6 | $52.97 | 6.369% | $56.3437 | $56.34 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
Purchase #7 | $50.33 | 9.847% | $55.286 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $740.55 | $791.3152 | $791.32 | $791.35 | $791.30 |