Question

From the grocery store you need to purchase 1/2 lb cheese, 2 lbs sliced ham, 2 loaves of bread, 3 bags of potato chips, and 2 containers of salsa. You have a coupon for $3.00 off if your purchase totals more than $25.00 or 10% off if the total is more than $30.00. The food sales tax is 4%. What is your total purchase?
Cheese $2.99/ lb
Sliced Ham $4.29/ lb
Bread $2.49/ loaf
Potato Chips $1.99/ ea OR 2 for $3.00
Salsa $3.39/ container

Answer 1

The right answer is attached . The total is $24.77 you need add the sales tax not subtract

Answer 2

Hello.

1.49500 + 8.58 +4.98 + 4.99 + 6.78 = 26.82500.
26.82500 - 3 = 23.82500. 
4 / 100 = 0.04.
0.04 x 23.82500 = 0.953.
23.82500 - 0.953 = 22.87200.

So your total purchase is 22.87200.

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