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 | $41.44 | 3.452% | $42.8705 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #2 | $242.80 | 10.176% | $267.5073 | $267.51 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
Purchase #3 | $144.47 | 10.353% | $159.427 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
Purchase #4 | $243.48 | 7.796% | $262.4617 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
Purchase #5 | $227.45 | 6.274% | $241.7202 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
Purchase #6 | $153.87 | 11.229% | $171.1481 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
Purchase #7 | $81.87 | 9.109% | $89.3275 | $89.33 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.38 | $1,234.4623 | $1,234.47 | $1,234.45 | $1,234.40 |