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 | $40.91 | 3.601% | $42.3832 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $112.94 | 11.746% | $126.2059 | $126.21 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
Purchase #3 | $248.43 | 12.175% | $278.6764 | $278.68 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
Purchase #4 | $237.98 | 6.755% | $254.0555 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
Purchase #5 | $103.83 | 7.355% | $111.4667 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
Purchase #6 | $26.59 | 4.676% | $27.8333 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
Purchase #7 | $175.45 | 13.210% | $198.6269 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.13 | $1,039.2479 | $1,039.26 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.30 |