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 | $19.77 | 3.259% | $20.4143 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $40.42 | 7.712% | $43.5372 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
Purchase #3 | $28.72 | 10.144% | $31.6334 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
Purchase #4 | $41.61 | 11.541% | $46.4122 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #5 | $173.38 | 6.734% | $185.0554 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
Purchase #6 | $131.91 | 5.262% | $138.8511 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
Purchase #7 | $103.62 | 8.545% | $112.4743 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $539.43 | $578.3779 | $578.37 | $578.35 | $578.40 |