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 | $15.35 | 13.488% | $17.4204 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $246.53 | 13.636% | $280.1468 | $280.15 | $280.15 | $280.10 |
Purchase #3 | $32.41 | 12.265% | $36.3851 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #4 | $147.47 | 5.774% | $155.9849 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
Purchase #5 | $234.84 | 12.585% | $264.3946 | $264.39 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
Purchase #6 | $144.81 | 5.464% | $152.7224 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
Purchase #7 | $116.54 | 8.189% | $126.0835 | $126.08 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $937.95 | $1,033.1377 | $1,033.13 | $1,033.15 | $1,033.10 |