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 | $39.88 | 6.418% | $42.4395 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $90.36 | 13.340% | $102.414 | $102.41 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
Purchase #3 | $221.61 | 12.275% | $248.8126 | $248.81 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
Purchase #4 | $248.38 | 11.127% | $276.0172 | $276.02 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
Purchase #5 | $186.93 | 9.690% | $205.0435 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
Purchase #6 | $198.35 | 7.146% | $212.5241 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #7 | $182.75 | 9.612% | $200.3159 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.26 | $1,287.5668 | $1,287.56 | $1,287.50 | $1,287.40 |