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 | $16.90 | 5.340% | $17.8025 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
Purchase #2 | $147.83 | 5.603% | $156.1129 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
Purchase #3 | $168.52 | 9.378% | $184.3238 | $184.32 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
Purchase #4 | $51.30 | 8.218% | $55.5158 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #5 | $216.75 | 13.354% | $245.6948 | $245.69 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
Purchase #6 | $235.75 | 9.211% | $257.4649 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
Purchase #7 | $232.86 | 7.458% | $250.2267 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.91 | $1,167.1414 | $1,167.13 | $1,167.10 | $1,167.10 |