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 | $42.77 | 8.521% | $46.4144 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #2 | $110.55 | 13.304% | $125.2576 | $125.26 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
Purchase #3 | $217.97 | 9.685% | $239.0804 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
Purchase #4 | $71.25 | 3.750% | $73.9219 | $73.92 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
Purchase #5 | $200.45 | 4.560% | $209.5905 | $209.59 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
Purchase #6 | $146.47 | 3.492% | $151.5847 | $151.58 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
Purchase #7 | $182.87 | 6.841% | $195.3801 | $195.38 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.33 | $1,041.2296 | $1,041.22 | $1,041.25 | $1,041.30 |