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 | $16.74 | 8.730% | $18.2014 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $194.60 | 11.244% | $216.4808 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #3 | $196.95 | 10.437% | $217.5057 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #4 | $246.80 | 9.693% | $270.7223 | $270.72 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
Purchase #5 | $53.32 | 12.398% | $59.9306 | $59.93 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
Purchase #6 | $31.90 | 6.370% | $33.932 | $33.93 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
Purchase #7 | $210.72 | 6.280% | $223.9532 | $223.95 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.03 | $1,040.7260 | $1,040.72 | $1,040.75 | $1,040.70 |