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 | $18.28 | 9.356% | $19.9903 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $98.91 | 9.808% | $108.6111 | $108.61 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
Purchase #3 | $105.68 | 5.777% | $111.7851 | $111.79 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
Purchase #4 | $30.51 | 3.482% | $31.5724 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
Purchase #5 | $79.59 | 3.463% | $82.3462 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
Purchase #6 | $71.37 | 13.374% | $80.915 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #7 | $159.78 | 5.839% | $169.1096 | $169.11 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $564.12 | $604.3297 | $604.34 | $604.30 | $604.30 |