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 | $16.54 | 5.340% | $17.4232 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $141.97 | 12.270% | $159.3897 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
Purchase #3 | $73.54 | 7.543% | $79.0871 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
Purchase #4 | $35.47 | 11.770% | $39.6448 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
Purchase #5 | $196.78 | 10.352% | $217.1507 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
Purchase #6 | $78.99 | 13.324% | $89.5146 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #7 | $54.96 | 13.868% | $62.5819 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $598.25 | $664.7920 | $664.78 | $664.80 | $664.80 |