Sales tax and discounts

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What is sales tax?

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Sales tax is a percentage of the sale price that is added to the cost of a product or service, collected by the seller and paid to the government.

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How do you calculate the total cost including sales tax?

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To calculate the total cost including sales tax, 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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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the price of a product or service, usually expressed as a percentage of the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you calculate the sale price after a discount?

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To calculate the sale price after a discount, subtract the discount amount from the original price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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Convert 7% to a decimal.

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0.07

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Round $18.90843 to the nearest cent.

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$18.91

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If an item costs $700 and has a 30% discount, what is the new price?

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$490

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to find the discount amount?

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Discount Amount = Original Price x Discount Rate (as a decimal).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If Kaylee buys a calculator for $65 with a 15% discount, how much does she pay?

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$55.25

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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Find the discount price for an item originally priced at $18.00 with a 10% discount.

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$16.20

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