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 | $99.71 | 12.703% | $112.3762 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
Purchase #2 | $43.60 | 11.197% | $48.4819 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #3 | $176.25 | 12.826% | $198.8558 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #4 | $177.98 | 6.300% | $189.1927 | $189.19 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
Purchase #5 | $247.93 | 9.845% | $272.3387 | $272.34 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
Purchase #6 | $87.52 | 9.134% | $95.5141 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #7 | $110.73 | 11.656% | $123.6367 | $123.64 | $123.65 | $123.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.72 | $1,040.3961 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.40 |