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package tip01; public class tip01 { public static void main(string[] args) { //find everyone's indivudlal total after tax(5%) and tip(15%) /*this is what everyone owes before tax and tip: person 1: $10 person 2: $12 person 3: $9 person 4: $8 person 5: $7 person 6: $15 person 7: $11 person 8: $30 */ } }

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To calculate a restaurant bill including sales tax and tip, multiply the meal total by both the sales tax and tip percentages (converted to decimals) separately, add the sales tax to the original total for the subtotal,

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate a total bill including sales tax and tip, you need to first determine the sales tax by converting the percentage to a decimal and multiplying it by the total cost. For example, with a 6% sales tax on a $47.50 bill, you would calculate $47.50 x 0.06 = $2.85. Add this to the original bill to get the subtotal: $47.50 + $2.85 = $50.35.

Next, figure out the tip by converting the tip percentage to a decimal and multiplying by the pre-tax amount of the meal. If an 18% tip is chosen, calculate $47.50 x 0.18 = $8.55. Add the tip to the subtotal to find the final total: $50.35 + $8.55 = $58.90. This is the amount that will be paid at the restaurant's register if using a credit card.

It's important to note that some people might consider calculating the tip based on the post-tax amount; however, the typical practice is to tip on the pre-tax amount. In situations where you use a credit card, remember to add both the tip and the sales tax to the final payment so the server receives his or her tip.

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