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 | $14.81 | 11.577% | $16.5246 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.25 | 3.206% | $159.1953 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $74.44 | 8.550% | $80.8046 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #4 | $17.69 | 11.711% | $19.7617 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
Purchase #5 | $144.83 | 10.188% | $159.5853 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #6 | $210.41 | 6.407% | $223.891 | $223.89 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
Purchase #7 | $247.51 | 6.588% | $263.816 | $263.82 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $863.94 | $923.5785 | $923.58 | $923.55 | $923.60 |