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 | $40.96 | 3.524% | $42.4034 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $248.76 | 13.612% | $282.6212 | $282.62 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
Purchase #3 | $39.79 | 4.150% | $41.4413 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
Purchase #4 | $249.28 | 10.847% | $276.3194 | $276.32 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
Purchase #5 | $99.62 | 12.164% | $111.7378 | $111.74 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
Purchase #6 | $203.33 | 7.732% | $219.0515 | $219.05 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
Purchase #7 | $146.85 | 9.206% | $160.369 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,028.59 | $1,133.9436 | $1,133.94 | $1,133.90 | $1,133.90 |