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 | $15.36 | 5.523% | $16.2083 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $152.82 | 10.219% | $168.4367 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
Purchase #3 | $200.87 | 12.385% | $225.7477 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
Purchase #4 | $83.92 | 8.301% | $90.8862 | $90.89 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
Purchase #5 | $172.75 | 13.371% | $195.8484 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
Purchase #6 | $207.26 | 4.213% | $215.9919 | $215.99 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
Purchase #7 | $108.30 | 13.786% | $123.2302 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.28 | $1,036.3494 | $1,036.36 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.20 |