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 | $15.99 | 10.379% | $17.6496 | $17.65 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
Purchase #2 | $77.65 | 5.786% | $82.1428 | $82.14 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
Purchase #3 | $42.81 | 6.514% | $45.5986 | $45.60 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
Purchase #4 | $188.60 | 11.276% | $209.8665 | $209.87 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
Purchase #5 | $221.60 | 13.650% | $251.8484 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
Purchase #6 | $100.95 | 4.433% | $105.4251 | $105.43 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
Purchase #7 | $199.71 | 10.602% | $220.8833 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $847.31 | $933.4143 | $933.42 | $933.45 | $933.30 |