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 | $247.51 | 3.422% | $255.9798 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #2 | $60.70 | 12.331% | $68.1849 | $68.18 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
Purchase #3 | $201.88 | 11.849% | $225.8008 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #4 | $112.89 | 12.807% | $127.3478 | $127.35 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
Purchase #5 | $154.77 | 5.275% | $162.9341 | $162.93 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
Purchase #6 | $172.84 | 10.253% | $190.5613 | $190.56 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
Purchase #7 | $170.30 | 6.634% | $181.5977 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.89 | $1,212.4064 | $1,212.40 | $1,212.45 | $1,212.40 |