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 | $16.36 | 6.385% | $17.4046 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $97.61 | 8.762% | $106.1626 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
Purchase #3 | $144.69 | 5.498% | $152.6451 | $152.65 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
Purchase #4 | $61.37 | 4.254% | $63.9807 | $63.98 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
Purchase #5 | $115.42 | 12.214% | $129.5174 | $129.52 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
Purchase #6 | $140.97 | 6.155% | $149.6467 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
Purchase #7 | $23.26 | 8.405% | $25.215 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $599.68 | $644.5721 | $644.58 | $644.55 | $644.50 |