Question

The sales tax in New Jersey is 6%. For a $16 book, what will the total cost be, including sales tax?

Answer 1

Sales tax is:
$16* (6/100)= $0.96

$16+ $0.96= $16.96

The total cost including sales tax is $16.96~

Answer 2

The sales tax in New Jersey is 6%. For a $16 book, what will the total cost be, including sales tax?
Solutions:
=> 16 dollars is the amount of book
=> 6% is the sales tax which is equals to (6% / 100% = 0.06)
Let’s follow the formula to get the total amount to be paid.
=> 16 dollars * .06 = .96 dollars
Now, let’s add this together:
=> .96 + 16 dollars = 16.96 dollars.