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 | $17.47 | 3.735% | $18.1225 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
Purchase #2 | $64.89 | 5.212% | $68.2721 | $68.27 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
Purchase #3 | $50.61 | 7.229% | $54.2686 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
Purchase #4 | $191.75 | 7.175% | $205.5081 | $205.51 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #5 | $80.40 | 12.123% | $90.1469 | $90.15 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
Purchase #6 | $155.66 | 10.330% | $171.7397 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
Purchase #7 | $119.66 | 12.293% | $134.3698 | $134.37 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $680.44 | $742.4277 | $742.43 | $742.35 | $742.40 |