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 | $40.78 | 3.868% | $42.3574 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $241.27 | 4.126% | $251.2248 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
Purchase #3 | $177.35 | 7.604% | $190.8357 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
Purchase #4 | $124.65 | 11.566% | $139.067 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
Purchase #5 | $185.57 | 13.587% | $210.7834 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
Purchase #6 | $72.64 | 8.255% | $78.6364 | $78.64 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
Purchase #7 | $166.30 | 10.610% | $183.9444 | $183.94 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.56 | $1,096.8491 | $1,096.85 | $1,096.85 | $1,096.80 |