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 | $14.60 | 13.354% | $16.5497 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.59 | 4.516% | $136.4874 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #3 | $240.55 | 3.393% | $248.7119 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #4 | $231.79 | 10.491% | $256.1071 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #5 | $220.38 | 3.797% | $228.7478 | $228.75 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
Purchase #6 | $225.39 | 9.246% | $246.2296 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
Purchase #7 | $222.38 | 4.459% | $232.2959 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,285.68 | $1,365.1294 | $1,365.14 | $1,365.15 | $1,365.00 |