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 | $16.60 | 11.343% | $18.4829 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $119.43 | 3.127% | $123.1646 | $123.16 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
Purchase #3 | $36.32 | 5.412% | $38.2856 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
Purchase #4 | $60.75 | 5.533% | $64.1113 | $64.11 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
Purchase #5 | $40.69 | 4.276% | $42.4299 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
Purchase #6 | $171.70 | 5.392% | $180.9581 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
Purchase #7 | $30.52 | 4.561% | $31.912 | $31.91 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $476.01 | $499.3444 | $499.34 | $499.35 | $499.40 |