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 | $17.79 | 11.850% | $19.8981 | $19.90 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
Purchase #2 | $104.42 | 10.504% | $115.3883 | $115.39 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
Purchase #3 | $18.35 | 10.142% | $20.2111 | $20.21 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #4 | $13.66 | 13.271% | $15.4728 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #5 | $167.69 | 11.727% | $187.355 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
Purchase #6 | $93.62 | 6.228% | $99.4507 | $99.45 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #7 | $94.91 | 7.346% | $101.8821 | $101.88 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.44 | $559.6581 | $559.66 | $559.65 | $559.80 |