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 | $39.83 | 4.188% | $41.4981 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.63 | 11.680% | $82.23 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
Purchase #3 | $99.32 | 6.788% | $106.0618 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
Purchase #4 | $227.43 | 5.586% | $240.1342 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
Purchase #5 | $178.91 | 12.724% | $201.6745 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
Purchase #6 | $179.37 | 11.751% | $200.4478 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #7 | $213.68 | 12.587% | $240.5759 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.17 | $1,112.6223 | $1,112.62 | $1,112.65 | $1,112.60 |