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 | $38.50 | 10.284% | $42.4593 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $65.75 | 4.256% | $68.5483 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
Purchase #3 | $107.43 | 8.348% | $116.3983 | $116.40 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
Purchase #4 | $98.72 | 10.510% | $109.0955 | $109.10 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
Purchase #5 | $241.28 | 6.772% | $257.6195 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
Purchase #6 | $212.72 | 11.206% | $236.5574 | $236.56 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
Purchase #7 | $248.92 | 4.613% | $260.4027 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.32 | $1,091.0810 | $1,091.09 | $1,091.05 | $1,091.10 |