Question

In Las Vegas, Nevada, stores charge a 4.6% state sales tax and a 3.65% county sales tax. Yuki is purchasing a

handbag priced at $220 before tax.
How much sales tax does Yuki pay for her handbag purchase?

Answer 1

$18.15

Explanation:

Given that price before tax = $220

State sales tax rate = 4.6%

Dollar amount of state sales tax,

= 4.6% x $220

= 0.046 x 220

= $10.12

County sales tax rate = 3.65%

Dollar amount of state sales tax,

= 3.65% x $220

= 0.0365 x 220

= $8.03

Total amount of sales tax = $10.12 + $8.03 = $18.15