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 | $16.78 | 4.544% | $17.5425 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $184.76 | 5.660% | $195.2174 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
Purchase #3 | $213.48 | 4.240% | $222.5316 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #4 | $188.70 | 6.342% | $200.6674 | $200.67 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
Purchase #5 | $162.39 | 3.542% | $168.1419 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
Purchase #6 | $93.76 | 3.789% | $97.3126 | $97.31 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
Purchase #7 | $179.96 | 10.274% | $198.4491 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.83 | $1,099.8625 | $1,099.86 | $1,099.85 | $1,099.70 |