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Year 7 maths · F.3 · Sales tax, tips and discounts

Sales tax with prices in dollars and cents

Find the percent of the price. Add it on to get the total.

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  1. A jacket costs $41.50 before 10% sales tax. What is the total price with tax?

    Answer: $45.65

  2. A backpack costs $56 before 5% sales tax. What is the total price with tax?

    Answer: $58.80

  3. A game costs $18 before 10% sales tax. What is the total price with tax?

    Answer: $19.80

Tip: Find the percent of the price. Add it on to get the total.

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