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 | $16.44 | 3.872% | $17.0766 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
Purchase #2 | $220.91 | 9.250% | $241.3442 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
Purchase #3 | $14.61 | 9.328% | $15.9728 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
Purchase #4 | $201.57 | 9.488% | $220.695 | $220.70 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
Purchase #5 | $184.61 | 4.463% | $192.8491 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
Purchase #6 | $162.81 | 5.843% | $172.323 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #7 | $206.50 | 6.594% | $220.1166 | $220.12 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.45 | $1,080.3773 | $1,080.38 | $1,080.35 | $1,080.30 |