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 | $36.41 | 8.258% | $39.4167 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $194.58 | 6.511% | $207.2491 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
Purchase #3 | $189.80 | 9.788% | $208.3776 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
Purchase #4 | $147.34 | 13.257% | $166.8729 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
Purchase #5 | $235.33 | 9.441% | $257.5475 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
Purchase #6 | $50.98 | 11.378% | $56.7805 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #7 | $162.80 | 3.428% | $168.3808 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.24 | $1,104.6251 | $1,104.63 | $1,104.65 | $1,104.60 |