Sales tax: find the tax
Find the percent of the price. Add it on to get the total.
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A backpack costs $59. The sales tax is 10%. How much is the tax?
Answer: $5.90
A lamp costs $44. The sales tax is 10%. How much is the tax?
Answer: $4.40
A tablet case costs $18. The sales tax is 10%. How much is the tax?
Answer: $1.80
Tip: Find the percent of the price. Add it on to get the total.
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