Question

A new cell phone costs $108.99 in the store. What would your total cost be if the sales tax is 4.5%? Round your answer to the nearest cent, if necessary.

Answer 1

Total Cost = $113.89

Explanation:

Total Cost = Cell phone cost + sale Tax % ( cell phone cost)

Total Cost = $108. 99 + .045 × $108.99

Total Cost = $108.99 + $4.90455

Total Cost = $108.99 + $4.90

Total Cost = $113.89

Answer 2

Answer: $113.89

Explanation:

108.99 * 0.045

= 4.90455

108.99 + 4.90455

= 113.89455

$113.89