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 | $44.54 | 4.150% | $46.3884 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #2 | $37.99 | 5.263% | $39.9894 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #3 | $232.57 | 10.129% | $256.127 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
Purchase #4 | $88.42 | 6.748% | $94.3866 | $94.39 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
Purchase #5 | $231.47 | 13.696% | $263.1721 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
Purchase #6 | $194.86 | 11.375% | $217.0253 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
Purchase #7 | $220.29 | 10.198% | $242.7552 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.14 | $1,159.8440 | $1,159.86 | $1,159.90 | $1,159.90 |