Question

The sales tax rate is 8.25%. Estimate the sales tax
on a book that costs $18.50.

Answer 1

$1.53

8.25 x 18.50 = 152.625
152.625/100 = 1.52625

1.52625 rounded to the nearest cent is $1.53

Answer 2

$1.53

Explanation:

Sales Tax Rate = 8.25%

Book Sales Cost = $18.50

Book Sales Tax = 8.25% x $18.50

= 8.25/100 x $18.50

= 0.0825 x $18.50

Book Sales Tax = $1.53