Question

suppose you buy a tv that costs $299.00 plus 6% sales tax. find the amount of sales tax andthe total bill

Answer 1

the amount of sales tax
299.00×0,06=17,94
the total amount
299.00+17,94=316,94$

there you go :)

Answer 2

Sales tax: tax rate * cost before tax = 6% * $299.00 = $ 6*299.00/100 = $ 17.94

Total bill = cost before tax + tax = $299.00 + $17.94 = $ 316.94