Sales Tax

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What is sales tax?

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Sales tax is a percentage of the sale price of goods and services that is added to the total cost at the time of purchase.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the total price including sales tax?

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To calculate the total price, multiply the original price by the sales tax rate (as a decimal) and then add that amount to the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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If an item costs $100 and the sales tax is 5%, what is the total price?

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Total Price = $100 + ($100 * 0.05) = $105.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the sales tax amount?

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Sales Tax Amount = Original Price x Sales Tax Rate.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If a product is on sale for $80 and the sales tax is 10%, what is the total price?

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Total Price = $80 + ($80 * 0.10) = $88.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does it mean to convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100.

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What is 9% as a decimal?

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9% as a decimal is 0.09.

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If a keyboard costs $56.99 and the sales tax is 9%, what is the total price?

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Total Price = $56.99 + ($56.99 * 0.09) = $62.09.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If a flower vase costs $23.50 and the sales tax is 17%, what is the total price?

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Total Price = $23.50 + ($23.50 * 0.17) = $27.50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the total price of a SONY DVD HOME THEATER SYSTEM that costs $62.37 with a 23% sales tax?

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Total Price = $62.37 + ($62.37 * 0.23) = $76.67.

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