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 | $39.95 | 5.177% | $42.0182 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $243.56 | 11.848% | $272.417 | $272.42 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
Purchase #3 | $167.46 | 7.335% | $179.7432 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
Purchase #4 | $226.34 | 13.250% | $256.3301 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
Purchase #5 | $186.42 | 3.790% | $193.4853 | $193.49 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
Purchase #6 | $196.26 | 6.704% | $209.4173 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
Purchase #7 | $111.46 | 13.616% | $126.6364 | $126.64 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,171.45 | $1,280.0475 | $1,280.06 | $1,280.05 | $1,279.90 |