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 | 12.790% | $18.5427 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.85 | 11.362% | $171.3304 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
Purchase #3 | $24.70 | 9.523% | $27.0522 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
Purchase #4 | $193.46 | 4.280% | $201.7401 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
Purchase #5 | $132.72 | 4.339% | $138.4787 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
Purchase #6 | $248.45 | 11.808% | $277.787 | $277.79 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
Purchase #7 | $201.47 | 3.602% | $208.7269 | $208.73 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.09 | $1,043.6580 | $1,043.66 | $1,043.75 | $1,043.60 |