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 | $14.85 | 11.765% | $16.5971 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #2 | $127.57 | 11.765% | $142.5786 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #3 | $249.44 | 4.127% | $259.7344 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
Purchase #4 | $18.63 | 6.177% | $19.7808 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
Purchase #5 | $178.92 | 10.370% | $197.474 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
Purchase #6 | $132.33 | 3.508% | $136.9721 | $136.97 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
Purchase #7 | $208.49 | 6.619% | $222.29 | $222.29 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.23 | $995.4270 | $995.42 | $995.45 | $995.50 |