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 | $42.54 | 11.547% | $47.4521 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $227.71 | 3.229% | $235.0628 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
Purchase #3 | $212.49 | 11.345% | $236.597 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
Purchase #4 | $250.64 | 7.113% | $268.468 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
Purchase #5 | $123.37 | 12.202% | $138.4236 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
Purchase #6 | $173.36 | 11.209% | $192.7919 | $192.79 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
Purchase #7 | $171.69 | 7.501% | $184.5685 | $184.57 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,201.80 | $1,303.3639 | $1,303.36 | $1,303.30 | $1,303.50 |