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 | $17.36 | 6.350% | $18.4624 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $55.51 | 6.360% | $59.0404 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
Purchase #3 | $39.52 | 12.522% | $44.4687 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #4 | $149.90 | 11.755% | $167.5207 | $167.52 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #5 | $18.71 | 4.447% | $19.542 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #6 | $119.46 | 3.766% | $123.9589 | $123.96 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
Purchase #7 | $104.32 | 12.171% | $117.0168 | $117.02 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $504.78 | $550.0099 | $550.01 | $549.95 | $550.00 |