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 | $38.85 | 9.198% | $42.4234 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $95.52 | 8.436% | $103.5781 | $103.58 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
Purchase #3 | $203.72 | 5.479% | $214.8818 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
Purchase #4 | $20.94 | 3.304% | $21.6319 | $21.63 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
Purchase #5 | $204.33 | 8.130% | $220.942 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
Purchase #6 | $211.35 | 12.333% | $237.4158 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
Purchase #7 | $191.37 | 3.355% | $197.7905 | $197.79 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.08 | $1,038.6635 | $1,038.66 | $1,038.70 | $1,038.60 |