Tips & Sales Tax

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What is a tip?

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A tip is a small amount of money given to someone for their service, usually in restaurants, as a way to show appreciation.

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How do you calculate a tip?

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To calculate a tip, multiply the total bill amount by the tip percentage (expressed as a decimal). For example, for a 20% tip on a $50 bill: 50 x 0.20 = $10.

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What is sales tax?

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Sales tax is a percentage added to the price of goods and services, collected by the seller and paid to the government.

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How do you calculate the total cost including tip?

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To find the total cost including tip, add the tip amount to the original bill. For example, if the bill is $40 and the tip is $8, the total cost is $40 + $8 = $48.

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If a meal costs $28.00 and you want to leave a 20% tip, how much is the tip?

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The tip is $5.60 (28.00 x 0.20).

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What is the total bill if the meal costs $28.00 and you leave a 20% tip?

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The total bill is $33.60 ($28.00 + $5.60).

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If a bill is $230.00 and you tip 25%, how much is the total cost?

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The total cost is $287.50 ($230.00 + $57.50 tip).

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How much is a 15% tip on a $54.50 bill?

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The tip is $8.18 (54.50 x 0.15).

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What is the total cost if you order a meal for $40.84 and leave a 20% tip?

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The total cost is $49.01 ($40.84 + $8.17 tip).

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If Angela spent $30.00 at a restaurant and leaves a 15% tip, what is her total bill?

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Her total bill is $34.50 ($30.00 + $4.50 tip).