Question

A TV has a listed price of $540.99 before tax. If the sales tax rate is 9.75% , find the total cost of the TV with sales tax included. Round your answer to the nearest cent, as necessary.

Answer 1

■ Sales tax: $52.75

■ Cost/Price before ST: $540.99

■ Total Cost/Price including ST: $593.74

Explanation:

540.99 x 0.0975

= 52.75

Total

= 540.99+52.75

=593.74