Question

If a new jacket sells for $30, find the total cost if you were charged 5% sales tax. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

We would multiply $30 by 5% to first find 5% 
5% = 0.05 
$30 x 0.05 = $1.50
Now we add that to 30 
$30 + $1.50 = $31.50 

Your answer is $31.50