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 | $44.74 | 3.871% | $46.4719 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
Purchase #2 | $231.33 | 3.487% | $239.3965 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
Purchase #3 | $181.67 | 11.500% | $202.5621 | $202.56 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
Purchase #4 | $92.68 | 11.239% | $103.0963 | $103.10 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
Purchase #5 | $37.90 | 6.684% | $40.4332 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
Purchase #6 | $237.30 | 9.623% | $260.1354 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
Purchase #7 | $134.58 | 9.321% | $147.1242 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.20 | $1,039.2196 | $1,039.22 | $1,039.20 | $1,039.20 |