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 | $17.71 | 6.344% | $18.8335 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $201.94 | 13.118% | $228.4305 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
Purchase #3 | $150.91 | 11.182% | $167.7848 | $167.78 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
Purchase #4 | $166.29 | 13.734% | $189.1283 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
Purchase #5 | $167.41 | 7.403% | $179.8034 | $179.80 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
Purchase #6 | $225.39 | 12.378% | $253.2888 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
Purchase #7 | $56.55 | 5.699% | $59.7728 | $59.77 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.20 | $1,097.0421 | $1,097.03 | $1,097.10 | $1,097.00 |