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 the hospitality industry, as a way to show appreciation.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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How do you calculate a tip?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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 (expressed as a decimal). For example, for a $100 item with a 7% sales tax: 100 x 0.07 = $7.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What is the total cost of a meal including tip?

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The total cost of a meal including tip is the sum of the meal cost and the tip amount.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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If a meal costs $40.84 and you leave a 20% tip, what is the total cost?

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$49.01

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If an item costs $649.00 and there is a 7% sales tax, what is the total cost?

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$694.43

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula for calculating total cost with tip?

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Total Cost = Meal Cost + (Meal Cost x Tip Percentage)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C