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 | $16.49 | 7.353% | $17.7025 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #2 | $131.36 | 3.385% | $135.8065 | $135.81 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
Purchase #3 | $43.90 | 13.859% | $49.9841 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #4 | $207.65 | 10.835% | $230.1489 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
Purchase #5 | $62.60 | 12.225% | $70.2529 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
Purchase #6 | $116.69 | 3.621% | $120.9153 | $120.92 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
Purchase #7 | $144.48 | 10.728% | $159.9798 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $723.17 | $784.7900 | $784.79 | $784.80 | $784.80 |