Question

The tax rate on groceries

Answer 1

Answer:

$7.88

Step-by-step explanation:

87.56*0.09=7.88

Answer 2

Answer: $7.9

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that tax rate is 9% on groceries, Amount of tax to be paid on $87.56 worth of groceries will be calculated by tax rate of total groceries purchased

= 9/100 x $87.56

0.09 × $87.56

= $7.88

~ to the nearest cent= $7.9, since .8 is greater than .5, we round up.