Question

Robert spends $30.45 before tax at the bookstore. If the sales tax rate in his city is 7.25%, what is the total cost of his purchase?

Answer 1

32.65

Explanation:

Answer 2

Total cost of purchase = $32.66

Explanation:

$30.45 before tax

If sales tax = 7.25% or 0.0725, then: $30.45 × 0.0725 = $2.21

Add the sales tax of $2.21 to $30.45 = $32.657 or $32.66

Therefore, the total cost of his purchase is $32.66