Question

A department store is having a 15% of sale you purchase a winter coat for $275 the department store is located in a county with 7.25% sales tax what is the total cost

Answer 1

$275 x .15 = $41.25 (15% discount amount)

$275 - $41.25 = $233.75 (New Price of Coat)

$233.75 x .0725 (sales tax) = $16.95 (sales tax rounded)

$233.75 (Sale Price of Coat) + $16.95 (sales tax) = $250.70 (total cost)

Answer: $250.70