Question

A jacket is on sale for $68.00. There is 5% sales tax on the purchase. What is the total cost, including tax?

Answer 1

Answer:

$71.40

Step-by-step explanation:

Before Tax Price: $68.00

Sale Tax: 5.00% or $3.40

After Tax Price: $71.40

Answer 2

Answer:

71.40

Step-by-step explanation:

Sales tax = 5% of 68

              $=\frac{5}{100}*68\\\\=\frac{340}{100}\\\\= 3.40$

Sales tax = $ 3.40

Total cost = 68 + 3.40 = $ 71.40