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 | $87.84 | 10.759% | $97.2907 | $97.29 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
Purchase #2 | $243.50 | 3.484% | $251.9835 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
Purchase #3 | $179.85 | 9.168% | $196.3386 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
Purchase #4 | $88.60 | 10.115% | $97.5619 | $97.56 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
Purchase #5 | $134.56 | 5.185% | $141.5369 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
Purchase #6 | $203.96 | 7.658% | $219.5793 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
Purchase #7 | $232.28 | 8.349% | $251.6731 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,170.59 | $1,255.9640 | $1,255.96 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.00 |