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 | $15.76 | 3.733% | $16.3483 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
Purchase #2 | $211.51 | 12.380% | $237.6949 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
Purchase #3 | $160.69 | 11.195% | $178.6792 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
Purchase #4 | $152.32 | 10.204% | $167.8627 | $167.86 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
Purchase #5 | $162.37 | 3.435% | $167.9474 | $167.95 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
Purchase #6 | $248.77 | 5.298% | $261.9498 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
Purchase #7 | $105.26 | 6.518% | $112.1208 | $112.12 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.68 | $1,142.6031 | $1,142.60 | $1,142.60 | $1,142.50 |