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 | $38.48 | 10.415% | $42.4877 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $235.65 | 4.487% | $246.2236 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
Purchase #3 | $226.25 | 6.730% | $241.4766 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
Purchase #4 | $132.85 | 4.304% | $138.5679 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
Purchase #5 | $247.49 | 3.290% | $255.6324 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
Purchase #6 | $37.74 | 9.240% | $41.2272 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
Purchase #7 | $101.96 | 3.469% | $105.497 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.42 | $1,071.1124 | $1,071.12 | $1,071.15 | $1,071.10 |