how to tax things:
In this case, lets say the state tax is 7%.
Shen you buy something, lets say some shoes. For example lets say the price is 60.99
With the 7% tax, move the decimal point two times to the left: 7 -> .07
Multiply .07 by the total price
60.99 * .07 = 4.27
Then add this amount to the total price
60.99 + 4.27 = 65.26
This is how you tax