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 | $17.67 | 4.854% | $18.5277 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $84.64 | 12.239% | $94.9991 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
Purchase #3 | $68.30 | 10.102% | $75.1997 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
Purchase #4 | $242.77 | 5.335% | $255.7218 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
Purchase #5 | $163.26 | 4.230% | $170.1659 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
Purchase #6 | $142.92 | 13.550% | $162.2857 | $162.29 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #7 | $67.26 | 9.488% | $73.6416 | $73.64 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.82 | $850.5415 | $850.55 | $850.55 | $850.50 |