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 | $37.93 | 11.762% | $42.3913 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $51.92 | 3.214% | $53.5887 | $53.59 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
Purchase #3 | $236.32 | 6.341% | $251.3051 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
Purchase #4 | $163.96 | 6.280% | $174.2567 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
Purchase #5 | $250.55 | 3.706% | $259.8354 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
Purchase #6 | $71.45 | 4.120% | $74.3937 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
Purchase #7 | $196.69 | 11.136% | $218.5934 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.82 | $1,074.3643 | $1,074.37 | $1,074.40 | $1,074.40 |