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 | 3.596% | $42.3811 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $154.58 | 11.605% | $172.519 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #3 | $67.89 | 5.228% | $71.4393 | $71.44 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
Purchase #4 | $211.51 | 7.854% | $228.122 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
Purchase #5 | $144.72 | 13.714% | $164.5669 | $164.57 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
Purchase #6 | $233.27 | 3.578% | $241.6164 | $241.62 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
Purchase #7 | $226.56 | 4.213% | $236.105 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,079.44 | $1,156.7497 | $1,156.76 | $1,156.70 | $1,156.70 |