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 | $15.97 | 9.120% | $17.4265 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $217.40 | 6.356% | $231.2179 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #3 | $99.38 | 5.280% | $104.6273 | $104.63 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
Purchase #4 | $146.82 | 12.852% | $165.6893 | $165.69 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
Purchase #5 | $148.82 | 3.275% | $153.6939 | $153.69 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
Purchase #6 | $77.36 | 12.439% | $86.9828 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
Purchase #7 | $244.50 | 4.537% | $255.593 | $255.59 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.25 | $1,015.2307 | $1,015.23 | $1,015.30 | $1,015.20 |