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 | $39.95 | 6.114% | $42.3925 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $147.34 | 10.192% | $162.3569 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
Purchase #3 | $104.37 | 8.647% | $113.3949 | $113.39 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
Purchase #4 | $190.37 | 11.473% | $212.2112 | $212.21 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #5 | $48.80 | 11.373% | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
Purchase #6 | $220.78 | 11.747% | $246.715 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
Purchase #7 | $193.86 | 4.129% | $201.8645 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.47 | $1,033.2850 | $1,033.28 | $1,033.25 | $1,033.40 |