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 | $14.97 | 13.866% | $17.0457 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $249.51 | 5.833% | $264.0639 | $264.06 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
Purchase #3 | $214.93 | 11.355% | $239.3353 | $239.34 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
Purchase #4 | $6.63 | 12.535% | $7.4611 | $7.46 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
Purchase #5 | $191.60 | 9.769% | $210.3174 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
Purchase #6 | $212.69 | 5.776% | $224.975 | $224.98 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
Purchase #7 | $8.43 | 9.698% | $9.2475 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.76 | $972.4459 | $972.46 | $972.45 | $972.40 |