Question

The sales tax on clothing in Nebraska is 5.5%. Calculate how much tax you need to pay on a shirt if it costs $18.20 before tax. Round your answer to the nearest cent. ( pls answer asap and thanks ) will give BRANLIEST

Answer 1

Answer:

$1.00

Step-by-step explanation:

The tax rate in Nebraska = 5.5%

Cost of the shirt before tax = $18.20

Therefore:

Tax to be paid = 5.5% of $18.20

$=0.055 \times \ 18.20\\=\ 1.00 (correct to the nearest cent)$

The amount you need to pay as tax is $1.00.