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 | $50.30 | 4.138% | $52.3814 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $152.34 | 9.181% | $166.3263 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
Purchase #3 | $161.71 | 4.585% | $169.1244 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
Purchase #4 | $125.66 | 13.113% | $142.1378 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
Purchase #5 | $63.26 | 4.757% | $66.2693 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
Purchase #6 | $249.82 | 11.587% | $278.7666 | $278.77 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
Purchase #7 | $158.84 | 5.161% | $167.0377 | $167.04 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.93 | $1,042.0435 | $1,042.05 | $1,042.05 | $1,042.00 |