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 | $15.86 | 10.481% | $17.5223 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.41 | 3.240% | $51.0109 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
Purchase #3 | $19.61 | 5.159% | $20.6217 | $20.62 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #4 | $240.91 | 12.533% | $271.1033 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
Purchase #5 | $178.50 | 12.518% | $200.8446 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $174.76 | 9.218% | $190.8694 | $190.87 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
Purchase #7 | $13.89 | 10.732% | $15.3807 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $692.94 | $767.3529 | $767.34 | $767.30 | $767.30 |