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 | $14.93 | 6.319% | $15.8734 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
Purchase #2 | $173.58 | 8.200% | $187.8136 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
Purchase #3 | $242.64 | 8.272% | $262.7112 | $262.71 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
Purchase #4 | $190.26 | 11.453% | $212.0505 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
Purchase #5 | $169.91 | 5.134% | $178.6332 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
Purchase #6 | $146.48 | 8.228% | $158.5324 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #7 | $79.58 | 12.205% | $89.2927 | $89.29 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.38 | $1,104.9070 | $1,104.89 | $1,104.90 | $1,104.90 |