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 | $14.94 | 10.579% | $16.5205 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.61 | 5.585% | $143.1838 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
Purchase #3 | $156.63 | 10.787% | $173.5257 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
Purchase #4 | $172.40 | 6.626% | $183.8232 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
Purchase #5 | $182.27 | 10.608% | $201.6052 | $201.61 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
Purchase #6 | $200.36 | 4.148% | $208.6709 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
Purchase #7 | $99.50 | 4.465% | $103.9427 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.71 | $1,031.2720 | $1,031.27 | $1,031.25 | $1,031.20 |