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 | $17.46 | 5.527% | $18.425 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $149.32 | 4.443% | $155.9543 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
Purchase #3 | $212.56 | 11.635% | $237.2914 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
Purchase #4 | $119.67 | 10.247% | $131.9326 | $131.93 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
Purchase #5 | $249.55 | 8.422% | $270.5671 | $270.57 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
Purchase #6 | $204.31 | 4.496% | $213.4958 | $213.50 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
Purchase #7 | $187.61 | 8.678% | $203.8908 | $203.89 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,140.48 | $1,231.5570 | $1,231.56 | $1,231.60 | $1,231.60 |