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 | $40.30 | 4.104% | $41.9539 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
Purchase #2 | $183.55 | 6.849% | $196.1213 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #3 | $219.87 | 8.124% | $237.7322 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
Purchase #4 | $43.94 | 5.785% | $46.4819 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #5 | $92.37 | 9.231% | $100.8967 | $100.90 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
Purchase #6 | $217.35 | 11.649% | $242.6691 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
Purchase #7 | $250.52 | 4.558% | $261.9387 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.90 | $1,127.7938 | $1,127.79 | $1,127.80 | $1,127.80 |