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 | $78.97 | 3.305% | $81.58 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
Purchase #2 | $243.76 | 5.266% | $256.5964 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #3 | $78.58 | 12.228% | $88.1888 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
Purchase #4 | $12.58 | 7.355% | $13.5053 | $13.51 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #5 | $82.90 | 3.362% | $85.6871 | $85.69 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #6 | $161.48 | 8.407% | $175.0556 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
Purchase #7 | $40.34 | 12.109% | $45.2248 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $698.61 | $745.8380 | $745.85 | $745.85 | $745.90 |