Question

Heather is considering purchasing an item that costs $17. The sales tax in Heather's area is set at 5.8 %. What is the total purchaseprice that Heather would be charged on this purchase? Round your answer to the nearest cent, if necessary.

Answer 1

$17.99

Step-by-step explanation:

Item cost = $17

Sales tax = 5.8%.

First, calculate the tax to be paid on the item.

`\begin{gathered} \text{Tax}=5.8\%\text{ of 17} \\ =(5.8)/(100)*17 \\ =\$0.99 \end{gathered}`

Next, calculate the total purchase price by adding the item cost and the tax.

`\begin{gathered} \text{Total Purchase Price=Item Cost+Tax} \\ =17+0.99 \\ =\$17.99 \end{gathered}`

The total purchase price is $17.99 rounded to the nearest cent.