Question

Samuel White purchased an apple for $1.25,

a sandwich for $4.25, chips for $2.49, and an
apple juice for $2.30. He lives in New Jersey where the
sales tax is 6.625%. What is the total selling price? What
is the sales tax?

Answer 1

total $10.97

tax $0.68

Explanation:

apple for $1.25

sandwich for $4.25

chips for $2.49

apple juice for $2.30

Total: $10.29

Calculate sales tax:

6.625% of $10.29 = 0.06625 × $10.29 = $0.68

Calculate total price:

$10.29 + $0.68 = $10.97