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 | $16.53 | 9.673% | $18.1289 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
Purchase #2 | $127.30 | 13.109% | $143.9878 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #3 | $242.32 | 7.196% | $259.7573 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
Purchase #4 | $224.42 | 5.846% | $237.5396 | $237.54 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
Purchase #5 | $160.85 | 6.349% | $171.0624 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
Purchase #6 | $213.62 | 4.739% | $223.7435 | $223.74 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
Purchase #7 | $30.80 | 9.834% | $33.8289 | $33.83 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.84 | $1,088.0484 | $1,088.05 | $1,088.10 | $1,088.00 |