Sales tax and cash word problems
Read which one each problem asks for. Cash totals round to the nearest 5¢ (Canada has no pennies). Ontario adds 13% HST to the items here.
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Zara buys a notebook for £2.55 and a bag of apples for £4.10. What is the total?
Answer: £6.65
Ava buys a bottle of milk for £4.76 and a box of crayons for £4.17. What is the total?
Answer: £8.93
Grace buys a library tote for £5.87 and a puzzle for £17.56. What is the total?
Answer: £23.43
Tip: Read which one each problem asks for. Cash totals round to the nearest 5¢ (Canada has no pennies). Ontario adds 13% HST to the items here.
On paper: this skill is in the printable pack Grade 5 Money Problems: Shopping in Canada, with an answer key.
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