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 | $16.64 | 3.479% | $17.2189 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #2 | $234.41 | 9.650% | $257.0306 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
Purchase #3 | $245.36 | 4.401% | $256.1583 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
Purchase #4 | $246.62 | 6.252% | $262.0387 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
Purchase #5 | $20.77 | 3.408% | $21.4778 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #6 | $47.48 | 10.778% | $52.5974 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #7 | $237.49 | 12.378% | $266.8865 | $266.89 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.77 | $1,133.4082 | $1,133.42 | $1,133.45 | $1,133.40 |