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 | $40.99 | 11.661% | $45.7698 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
Purchase #2 | $250.36 | 11.555% | $279.2891 | $279.29 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
Purchase #3 | $195.59 | 11.217% | $217.5293 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
Purchase #4 | $142.52 | 10.846% | $157.9777 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Purchase #5 | $49.73 | 10.111% | $54.7582 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
Purchase #6 | $200.92 | 4.239% | $209.437 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
Purchase #7 | $227.42 | 3.498% | $235.3752 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,107.53 | $1,200.1363 | $1,200.15 | $1,200.20 | $1,200.20 |