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 | $190.26 | 5.207% | $200.1668 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
Purchase #2 | $166.69 | 5.765% | $176.2997 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
Purchase #3 | $186.54 | 7.112% | $199.8067 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
Purchase #4 | $64.27 | 13.626% | $73.0274 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
Purchase #5 | $195.95 | 3.712% | $203.2237 | $203.22 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
Purchase #6 | $201.39 | 10.811% | $223.1623 | $223.16 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
Purchase #7 | $127.39 | 13.670% | $144.8042 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,132.49 | $1,220.4908 | $1,220.49 | $1,220.45 | $1,220.50 |