Question

Jamie bought a handbag for 20$, an umbrella for $5.99, and a scarf for $8.50. If the sales tax rate is 7% how much is the sales tax and the total cost of her purchase

Answer 1

Answer: $36.9043

Explanation:

Given that :

Cost of handbag = $20

Cost of umbrella = $5.99

Cost of scarf = $8.50

Sales tax = 7% = 0.07

Sales tax = 0.07 * (20 + 5.99 + 8.50)

Sales tax = 0.07 * 34.49

Sales tax = $2.4143

Total cost of purchase :

Sales tax + cost of items

$2.4143 + $34.49

= $36.9043