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 | $17.97 | 3.434% | $18.5871 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $47.46 | 8.752% | $51.6137 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #3 | $146.78 | 10.596% | $162.3328 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #4 | $217.59 | 3.531% | $225.2731 | $225.27 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
Purchase #5 | $130.87 | 9.571% | $143.3956 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
Purchase #6 | $129.86 | 6.363% | $138.123 | $138.12 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
Purchase #7 | $247.76 | 12.333% | $278.3162 | $278.32 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.29 | $1,017.6415 | $1,017.64 | $1,017.60 | $1,017.60 |