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 | $188.25 | 10.723% | $208.436 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
Purchase #2 | $70.64 | 13.805% | $80.3919 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #3 | $164.53 | 12.118% | $184.4677 | $184.47 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
Purchase #4 | $230.32 | 4.367% | $240.3781 | $240.38 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
Purchase #5 | $206.85 | 8.557% | $224.5502 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
Purchase #6 | $248.48 | 5.823% | $262.949 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
Purchase #7 | $221.71 | 8.580% | $240.7327 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,330.78 | $1,441.9056 | $1,441.91 | $1,441.95 | $1,441.90 |