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 | $40.64 | 3.443% | $42.0392 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $115.72 | 10.337% | $127.682 | $127.68 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
Purchase #3 | $245.80 | 4.449% | $256.7356 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
Purchase #4 | $95.46 | 4.406% | $99.666 | $99.67 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
Purchase #5 | $222.43 | 10.786% | $246.4213 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
Purchase #6 | $207.70 | 5.432% | $218.9823 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
Purchase #7 | $83.61 | 6.361% | $88.9284 | $88.93 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.36 | $1,080.4548 | $1,080.46 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.40 |