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 | $15.67 | 11.277% | $17.4371 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $51.63 | 13.296% | $58.4947 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #3 | $185.88 | 10.419% | $205.2468 | $205.25 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
Purchase #4 | $10.56 | 6.158% | $11.2103 | $11.21 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
Purchase #5 | $177.32 | 5.520% | $187.1081 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
Purchase #6 | $193.67 | 8.838% | $210.7866 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
Purchase #7 | $22.27 | 4.104% | $23.184 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $657.00 | $713.4676 | $713.47 | $713.50 | $713.40 |