Question

Find the amount of sales tax and the total cost. Complete the table below.

Cost of Item
Tax Rate
Amount of Tax
Total Cost
​$6
5​%
​_______
​_______
Cost of Item
Tax Rate
Amount of Tax
Total Cost
​$6
5​%
​$
nothing
​$
nothing
​(Simplify your answer. Round to the nearest cent as​ needed.)

Answer 1

Cost of item : $6

Tax rate : 5%

Amount of tax = $0.3

Total cost = $6.30

Explanation:

Cost of item : $6

Tax rate : 5%

Amount of tax = 5% * $6 = 0.05*6 = $0.3

Total cost = $6 + $0.30 = $6.30