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 | $107.44 | 4.600% | $112.3822 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
Purchase #2 | $96.50 | 11.282% | $107.3871 | $107.39 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
Purchase #3 | $69.81 | 10.593% | $77.205 | $77.21 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
Purchase #4 | $243.78 | 10.831% | $270.1838 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #5 | $106.94 | 13.328% | $121.193 | $121.19 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
Purchase #6 | $77.87 | 5.706% | $82.3133 | $82.31 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
Purchase #7 | $248.25 | 8.129% | $268.4302 | $268.43 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.59 | $1,039.0946 | $1,039.09 | $1,039.15 | $1,039.10 |