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 | $15.48 | 5.769% | $16.373 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
Purchase #2 | $244.28 | 8.564% | $265.2001 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
Purchase #3 | $208.98 | 6.462% | $222.4843 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #4 | $205.38 | 3.205% | $211.9624 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
Purchase #5 | $162.76 | 6.133% | $172.7421 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
Purchase #6 | $74.29 | 13.567% | $84.3689 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
Purchase #7 | $229.26 | 11.222% | $254.9876 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,140.43 | $1,228.1184 | $1,228.11 | $1,228.10 | $1,228.20 |