Question

Find the amount of the sales tax and the total cost. Round money answers to the nearest cent.

Cost of item: $560 tax rate: 8%
Sales tax=
Total cost=

Answer 1

$604.80

Explanation:

With 8% tax rate, multiply the cost of the item (560) by 8% (0.08)

560*.08 = 44.80 (sales tax)

Add the cost of item (560) and the sales tax (44.80)

560 + 44.80 = 604.80