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 | $37.80 | 6.851% | $40.3897 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $199.52 | 4.153% | $207.8061 | $207.81 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
Purchase #3 | $241.37 | 10.417% | $266.5135 | $266.51 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
Purchase #4 | $150.46 | 8.119% | $162.6758 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
Purchase #5 | $21.80 | 8.716% | $23.7001 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
Purchase #6 | $78.73 | 11.132% | $87.4942 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #7 | $225.60 | 12.289% | $253.324 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.28 | $1,041.9034 | $1,041.90 | $1,041.90 | $1,041.90 |