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 | $34.95 | 12.785% | $39.4184 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $40.87 | 11.166% | $45.4335 | $45.43 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
Purchase #3 | $219.60 | 10.387% | $242.4099 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #4 | $145.44 | 9.199% | $158.819 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #5 | $235.62 | 7.627% | $253.5907 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
Purchase #6 | $219.57 | 12.645% | $247.3346 | $247.33 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
Purchase #7 | $39.64 | 12.168% | $44.4634 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.69 | $1,031.4695 | $1,031.46 | $1,031.45 | $1,031.40 |