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 | $16.75 | 7.458% | $17.9992 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $104.39 | 5.538% | $110.1711 | $110.17 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
Purchase #3 | $88.56 | 11.624% | $98.8542 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
Purchase #4 | $94.68 | 6.368% | $100.7092 | $100.71 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #5 | $199.47 | 3.184% | $205.8211 | $205.82 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
Purchase #6 | $206.78 | 3.651% | $214.3295 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
Purchase #7 | $21.46 | 12.670% | $24.179 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $732.09 | $772.0633 | $772.06 | $772.05 | $772.10 |