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 | $17.88 | 8.275% | $19.3596 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
Purchase #2 | $161.73 | 5.214% | $170.1626 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
Purchase #3 | $193.64 | 3.124% | $199.6893 | $199.69 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
Purchase #4 | $177.43 | 6.426% | $188.8317 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
Purchase #5 | $167.67 | 4.278% | $174.8429 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
Purchase #6 | $238.47 | 13.700% | $271.1404 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
Purchase #7 | $211.72 | 9.263% | $231.3316 | $231.33 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.54 | $1,255.3581 | $1,255.35 | $1,255.40 | $1,255.30 |