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 | $38.42 | 5.181% | $40.4105 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $209.40 | 6.714% | $223.4591 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
Purchase #3 | $205.70 | 12.592% | $231.6017 | $231.60 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
Purchase #4 | $179.54 | 9.425% | $196.4616 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #5 | $110.28 | 7.381% | $118.4198 | $118.42 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
Purchase #6 | $85.74 | 7.524% | $92.1911 | $92.19 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
Purchase #7 | $160.31 | 8.509% | $173.9508 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.39 | $1,076.4946 | $1,076.49 | $1,076.45 | $1,076.60 |