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 | $16.73 | 10.409% | $18.4714 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $197.71 | 13.505% | $224.4107 | $224.41 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
Purchase #3 | $104.43 | 5.844% | $110.5329 | $110.53 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
Purchase #4 | $93.63 | 10.365% | $103.3347 | $103.33 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
Purchase #5 | $201.73 | 5.162% | $212.1433 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
Purchase #6 | $219.48 | 5.274% | $231.0554 | $231.06 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
Purchase #7 | $171.83 | 8.120% | $185.7826 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.54 | $1,085.7310 | $1,085.72 | $1,085.75 | $1,085.70 |