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Tyler‘s orders a meal that cost $15 and the tax rate is 6.6% how much Will the sales tax Be on Tyler‘s meal Tyler also wants to leave a tip for the server how much do you think you should pay in all.

User Ruben
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Answer:

$18.39

Explanation:

.066 x 15 = .99

15 + .99 = 15.99 (sales tax and meal)

Since he wants to leave a tip, average is 15%.

15.99 x .15 = 2.40

15.99 + 2.40 = $18.39

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