First add the total of the vase and shipping- Vase: $34.99 Shipping: $ 3.00 +__________ $37.99
Then calculate sales tax by multiplying $37.99 x 0.0825 - Above Total: $37.99 Sales Tax Rate: $ 0.0825 x__________ $ 3.1341 You round down because ^ less than five (five or above you would round up)