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 | $40.71 | 4.113% | $42.3844 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $130.71 | 11.164% | $145.3025 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
Purchase #3 | $219.40 | 6.653% | $233.9967 | $234.00 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
Purchase #4 | $184.42 | 11.459% | $205.5527 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
Purchase #5 | $217.77 | 11.480% | $242.77 | $242.77 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
Purchase #6 | $144.38 | 12.421% | $162.3134 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #7 | $5.49 | 12.566% | $6.1799 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.88 | $1,038.4996 | $1,038.49 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.60 |