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 | $13.69 | 13.195% | $15.4964 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $226.80 | 11.598% | $253.1043 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
Purchase #3 | $91.49 | 6.495% | $97.4323 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
Purchase #4 | $146.74 | 3.384% | $151.7057 | $151.71 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
Purchase #5 | $137.47 | 6.298% | $146.1279 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
Purchase #6 | $176.67 | 13.673% | $200.8261 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
Purchase #7 | $201.50 | 4.432% | $210.4305 | $210.43 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.36 | $1,075.1232 | $1,075.13 | $1,075.20 | $1,075.00 |