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 | $15.73 | 11.250% | $17.4996 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $179.73 | 12.696% | $202.5485 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
Purchase #3 | $30.82 | 8.421% | $33.4154 | $33.42 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #4 | $162.96 | 6.624% | $173.7545 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
Purchase #5 | $160.67 | 8.479% | $174.2932 | $174.29 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
Purchase #6 | $197.37 | 8.253% | $213.6589 | $213.66 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
Purchase #7 | $183.97 | 7.752% | $198.2314 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.25 | $1,013.4015 | $1,013.40 | $1,013.40 | $1,013.40 |