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 | $167.88 | 4.468% | $175.3809 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
Purchase #2 | $40.68 | 4.461% | $42.4947 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #3 | $39.42 | 7.805% | $42.4967 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $104.93 | 6.583% | $111.8375 | $111.84 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
Purchase #5 | $160.29 | 12.550% | $180.4064 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
Purchase #6 | $216.65 | 13.685% | $246.2986 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
Purchase #7 | $215.64 | 12.430% | $242.4441 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.49 | $1,041.3589 | $1,041.36 | $1,041.40 | $1,041.30 |