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 | $16.65 | 9.860% | $18.2917 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #2 | $115.72 | 5.834% | $122.4711 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
Purchase #3 | $101.52 | 7.786% | $109.4243 | $109.42 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
Purchase #4 | $109.77 | 4.126% | $114.2991 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
Purchase #5 | $103.63 | 12.479% | $116.562 | $116.56 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
Purchase #6 | $220.61 | 11.768% | $246.5714 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
Purchase #7 | $103.51 | 7.257% | $111.0217 | $111.02 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $771.41 | $838.6413 | $838.63 | $838.55 | $838.70 |