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 | $16.94 | 4.268% | $17.663 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
Purchase #2 | $220.29 | 3.568% | $228.1499 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
Purchase #3 | $35.86 | 7.766% | $38.6449 | $38.64 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
Purchase #4 | $158.62 | 3.326% | $163.8957 | $163.90 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
Purchase #5 | $146.65 | 9.224% | $160.177 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #6 | $226.57 | 10.636% | $250.668 | $250.67 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
Purchase #7 | $212.99 | 13.135% | $240.9662 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.92 | $1,100.1647 | $1,100.17 | $1,100.15 | $1,100.20 |