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 | $18.35 | 11.554% | $20.4702 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.73 | 9.568% | $79.6888 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
Purchase #3 | $193.91 | 13.664% | $220.4059 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #4 | $148.72 | 7.199% | $159.4264 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
Purchase #5 | $178.73 | 6.566% | $190.4654 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
Purchase #6 | $132.40 | 10.119% | $145.7976 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
Purchase #7 | $116.64 | 6.453% | $124.1668 | $124.17 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $861.48 | $940.4211 | $940.44 | $940.40 | $940.50 |