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 | $17.78 | 7.714% | $19.1515 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
Purchase #2 | $247.79 | 11.465% | $276.1991 | $276.20 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
Purchase #3 | $196.42 | 10.867% | $217.765 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
Purchase #4 | $155.42 | 7.389% | $166.904 | $166.90 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #5 | $9.35 | 13.819% | $10.6421 | $10.64 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
Purchase #6 | $234.40 | 10.527% | $259.0753 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
Purchase #7 | $202.56 | 7.503% | $217.7581 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,063.72 | $1,167.4951 | $1,167.50 | $1,167.50 | $1,167.60 |