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 | $29.33 | 3.575% | $30.3785 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
Purchase #2 | $195.63 | 12.121% | $219.3423 | $219.34 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
Purchase #3 | $217.98 | 4.697% | $228.2185 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
Purchase #4 | $180.57 | 8.697% | $196.2742 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
Purchase #5 | $28.31 | 8.128% | $30.611 | $30.61 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
Purchase #6 | $55.81 | 3.767% | $57.9124 | $57.91 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
Purchase #7 | $248.76 | 12.329% | $279.4296 | $279.43 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.39 | $1,042.1665 | $1,042.16 | $1,042.15 | $1,042.10 |