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 | $40.89 | 3.873% | $42.4737 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $55.39 | 10.609% | $61.2663 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
Purchase #3 | $98.48 | 4.754% | $103.1617 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
Purchase #4 | $240.64 | 7.776% | $259.3522 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
Purchase #5 | $244.44 | 3.541% | $253.0956 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
Purchase #6 | $245.55 | 12.260% | $275.6544 | $275.65 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
Purchase #7 | $144.53 | 13.869% | $164.5749 | $164.57 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.92 | $1,159.5788 | $1,159.57 | $1,159.50 | $1,159.80 |