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 | $238.96 | 4.361% | $249.381 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
Purchase #2 | $204.40 | 9.225% | $223.2559 | $223.26 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
Purchase #3 | $38.58 | 12.120% | $43.2559 | $43.26 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
Purchase #4 | $180.98 | 6.871% | $193.4151 | $193.42 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
Purchase #5 | $40.89 | 3.682% | $42.3956 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #6 | $42.71 | 8.734% | $46.4403 | $46.44 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
Purchase #7 | $215.72 | 12.607% | $242.9158 | $242.92 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.24 | $1,041.0596 | $1,041.08 | $1,041.05 | $1,041.10 |