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 | $7.90 | 13.337% | $8.9536 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
Purchase #2 | $135.87 | 5.457% | $143.2844 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #3 | $214.30 | 5.234% | $225.5165 | $225.52 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
Purchase #4 | $233.65 | 10.718% | $258.6926 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
Purchase #5 | $177.83 | 4.253% | $185.3931 | $185.39 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #6 | $91.75 | 4.235% | $95.6356 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
Purchase #7 | $86.25 | 11.714% | $96.3533 | $96.35 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.55 | $1,013.8291 | $1,013.82 | $1,013.85 | $1,013.90 |