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 | $15.98 | 10.214% | $17.6122 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
Purchase #2 | $158.68 | 12.200% | $178.039 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
Purchase #3 | $153.51 | 9.683% | $168.3744 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
Purchase #4 | $201.92 | 7.211% | $216.4805 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #5 | $194.33 | 4.175% | $202.4433 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
Purchase #6 | $228.71 | 9.600% | $250.6662 | $250.67 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
Purchase #7 | $220.33 | 12.252% | $247.3248 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,173.46 | $1,280.9404 | $1,280.93 | $1,280.90 | $1,280.90 |