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 | 7.570% | $16.8562 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $170.51 | 11.411% | $189.9669 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
Purchase #3 | $40.60 | 4.615% | $42.4737 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $43.90 | 7.631% | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
Purchase #5 | $59.45 | 13.107% | $67.2421 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
Purchase #6 | $148.79 | 6.815% | $158.93 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
Purchase #7 | $228.82 | 6.696% | $244.1418 | $244.14 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $707.74 | $766.8607 | $766.86 | $766.85 | $766.90 |