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 | $15.89 | 6.858% | $16.9797 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
Purchase #2 | $45.59 | 10.154% | $50.2192 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
Purchase #3 | $155.65 | 4.627% | $162.8519 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
Purchase #4 | $19.77 | 7.679% | $21.2881 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #5 | $153.94 | 8.763% | $167.4298 | $167.43 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
Purchase #6 | $57.47 | 13.387% | $65.1635 | $65.16 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
Purchase #7 | $237.86 | 5.306% | $250.4809 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $686.17 | $734.4131 | $734.41 | $734.45 | $734.50 |