Question

Rachael bought a snorkel and ear plugs for shallow diving. The snorkel cost $28.96, and the ear plugs cost $2.56. The sales tax of both items is 5%. How much did she pay in total?

Answer 1

$33.10

Explanation:

$28.96 + $2.56 = $31.52

$31.52 * .05 = $1.576 (round up) $1.58

$31.52 + $1.58 = $33.10

Answer 2

Explanation:

Total without sales tax

Snorkel = 28.96

Ear Plugs 2.56

Total 31.52

Sales tax = 5% of Total = 5/100 *31.52

Sales tax = 1.58 Rounded.

Total purchase = 33.10