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 | $177.60 | 11.575% | $198.1572 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
Purchase #2 | $163.94 | 11.327% | $182.5095 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
Purchase #3 | $31.57 | 3.436% | $32.6547 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
Purchase #4 | $18.47 | 10.551% | $20.4188 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #5 | $186.50 | 11.209% | $207.4048 | $207.40 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
Purchase #6 | $118.48 | 12.709% | $133.5376 | $133.54 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
Purchase #7 | $231.26 | 4.587% | $241.8679 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.82 | $1,016.5505 | $1,016.55 | $1,016.50 | $1,016.60 |