To find the amount of tax you have to turn 9% into a decimal by dividing it by ten.
9% ⇒ 0.09
Now multiply 0.09 by 227.49 to find 9% of 227.49.
227.49 × 0.09 = 20.47
Add 9% of 227.49, or 20.47, to the origin price.
227.49 + 20.47 = 247.96
Answer:
The total for the couch will be $247.96.