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 | $16.29 | 12.774% | $18.3709 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $39.90 | 9.229% | $43.5824 | $43.58 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
Purchase #3 | $125.36 | 4.596% | $131.1215 | $131.12 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
Purchase #4 | $243.43 | 11.516% | $271.4634 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
Purchase #5 | $198.54 | 10.468% | $219.3232 | $219.32 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
Purchase #6 | $230.38 | 11.686% | $257.3022 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #7 | $71.93 | 4.553% | $75.205 | $75.21 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.83 | $1,016.3686 | $1,016.36 | $1,016.30 | $1,016.40 |