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 or for personal services.

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How do you calculate a tip?

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To calculate a tip, multiply the total bill by the tip percentage (as a decimal). For example, for a 15% tip on a $30 bill: $30 x 0.15 = $4.50.

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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 sales tax?

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To calculate sales tax, multiply the price of the item by the sales tax rate (as a decimal). For example, for an item costing $100 with a 7% sales tax: $100 x 0.07 = $7.

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What is the total cost including tip?

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Total cost including tip = Original bill + Tip amount.

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If a bill is $50 and you tip 20%, what is the total cost?

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Total cost = $50 + ($50 x 0.20) = $50 + $10 = $60.

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If a TV costs $200 and the sales tax is 8%, what is the final cost?

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Final cost = $200 + ($200 x 0.08) = $200 + $16 = $216.

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What is the formula for calculating the final price with sales tax?

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Final Price = Original Price + (Original Price x Sales Tax Rate).

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How much is a 15% tip on a $40 bill?

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Tip = $40 x 0.15 = $6. Total = $40 + $6 = $46.

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If a meal costs $75 and you want to leave a 18% tip, how much do you leave?

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Tip = $75 x 0.18 = $13.50.

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