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 | $37.91 | 6.554% | $40.3946 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $118.52 | 8.808% | $128.9592 | $128.96 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
Purchase #3 | $112.27 | 11.679% | $125.382 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #4 | $203.36 | 4.691% | $212.8996 | $212.90 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
Purchase #5 | $244.47 | 4.360% | $255.1289 | $255.13 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
Purchase #6 | $116.99 | 11.295% | $130.204 | $130.20 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
Purchase #7 | $214.77 | 6.332% | $228.3692 | $228.37 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.29 | $1,121.3375 | $1,121.33 | $1,121.35 | $1,121.40 |