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 | $15.68 | 7.283% | $16.822 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
Purchase #2 | $174.48 | 7.390% | $187.3741 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
Purchase #3 | $179.33 | 13.626% | $203.7655 | $203.77 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
Purchase #4 | $245.25 | 13.143% | $277.4832 | $277.48 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
Purchase #5 | $54.97 | 10.648% | $60.8232 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
Purchase #6 | $228.60 | 8.639% | $248.3488 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
Purchase #7 | $17.60 | 7.464% | $18.9137 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.91 | $1,013.5305 | $1,013.52 | $1,013.45 | $1,013.50 |