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 | $14.99 | 10.324% | $16.5376 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $212.39 | 8.615% | $230.6874 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
Purchase #3 | $192.26 | 13.372% | $217.969 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
Purchase #4 | $244.68 | 11.686% | $273.2733 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
Purchase #5 | $191.43 | 5.343% | $201.6581 | $201.66 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
Purchase #6 | $68.73 | 5.703% | $72.6497 | $72.65 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
Purchase #7 | $55.49 | 6.670% | $59.1912 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.97 | $1,071.9663 | $1,071.97 | $1,071.95 | $1,072.00 |