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 | $17.40 | 10.788% | $19.2771 | $19.28 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
Purchase #2 | $117.92 | 12.389% | $132.5291 | $132.53 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
Purchase #3 | $123.40 | 12.634% | $138.9904 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
Purchase #4 | $197.28 | 10.469% | $217.9332 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
Purchase #5 | $230.97 | 11.806% | $258.2383 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
Purchase #6 | $162.82 | 5.291% | $171.4348 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
Purchase #7 | $188.56 | 13.531% | $214.0741 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.35 | $1,152.4770 | $1,152.47 | $1,152.55 | $1,152.40 |