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 | $15.35 | 4.529% | $16.0452 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
Purchase #2 | $11.66 | 12.756% | $13.1473 | $13.15 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
Purchase #3 | $55.85 | 10.617% | $61.7796 | $61.78 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
Purchase #4 | $82.88 | 10.563% | $91.6346 | $91.63 | $91.65 | $91.60 |
Purchase #5 | $31.90 | 9.175% | $34.8268 | $34.83 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
Purchase #6 | $237.63 | 3.790% | $246.6362 | $246.64 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
Purchase #7 | $128.96 | 5.421% | $135.9509 | $135.95 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $564.23 | $600.0206 | $600.03 | $600.10 | $599.90 |