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The sales tax rate is 8.2%. Estimate the sales tax on a computer that costs $550.

User Qinjie
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Asking the Math Gods...

550*.082+550=$595.10

$45.10 in tax

User Marschro
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Estimate, so we round...

8.2% rounds to 8%

550 x 8% =
550 x .08 = 44

Estimated tax is $44
User Morten OC
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