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 | $17.33 | 8.322% | $18.7722 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $114.44 | 4.479% | $119.5658 | $119.57 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
Purchase #3 | $160.66 | 8.860% | $174.8945 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
Purchase #4 | $13.92 | 11.408% | $15.508 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #5 | $16.64 | 12.503% | $18.7205 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #6 | $40.51 | 4.325% | $42.2621 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #7 | $102.90 | 5.382% | $108.4381 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $466.40 | $498.1612 | $498.16 | $498.10 | $498.20 |