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 | $15.83 | 6.305% | $16.8281 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
Purchase #2 | $44.79 | 6.430% | $47.67 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
Purchase #3 | $54.81 | 11.638% | $61.1888 | $61.19 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
Purchase #4 | $234.32 | 8.170% | $253.4639 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
Purchase #5 | $188.65 | 6.691% | $201.2726 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
Purchase #6 | $221.85 | 3.654% | $229.9564 | $229.96 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
Purchase #7 | $173.30 | 13.522% | $196.7336 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.55 | $1,007.1134 | $1,007.11 | $1,007.10 | $1,007.20 |