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 | $80.75 | 9.483% | $88.4075 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
Purchase #2 | $7.94 | 12.728% | $8.9506 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
Purchase #3 | $85.95 | 3.339% | $88.8199 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
Purchase #4 | $94.64 | 3.111% | $97.5843 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
Purchase #5 | $234.82 | 10.211% | $258.7975 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
Purchase #6 | $155.81 | 4.209% | $162.368 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
Purchase #7 | $109.86 | 12.154% | $123.2124 | $123.21 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $769.77 | $828.1402 | $828.14 | $828.10 | $828.20 |