Understanding Sales Tax and Discounts Quiz

A shirt costs $40, and the sales tax rate is 5%. What is the total cost of the shirt including sales tax?

• $42

• $42.50

• $44

• $40.50

If a laptop is advertised at $800 with a 10% discount, what is the discounted price before tax?

• $720

• $760

• $800

• $880

A pair of sneakers is priced at $120. If the store offers a 25% discount, what is the final price?

• $90

• $95

• $100

• $105

A bookshelf is marked at $150 and is on sale for 20% off. If the sales tax rate is 8%, what is the total cost of the bookshelf?

• $129.60

• $136.80

• $140.40

• $144

A video game that costs $59.99 is subject to a 6% sales tax. What is the total cost of the video game?

• $63.59

• $64.99

• $63.99

• $65.59

If a customer buys a coat for $200 and the sales tax is 7%, how much does the customer pay in sales tax?

• $14

• $15

• $13

• $16

A store is offering a 15% discount on all items. If an item originally costs $65, how much is the discount?

• $9.75

• $10.50

• $11.25

• $12

A restaurant bill comes to $45 before tax. If the sales tax rate is 10%, what is the total bill including tax?

• $49.50

• $50

• $49

• $50.50

A tablet has a marked price of $250 and is on sale for 30% off. What is the sale price before tax?

• $175

• $185

• $200

• $225

A jewelry store offers a 20% discount on a bracelet that costs $150. If the sales tax rate is 5%, what is the total cost after the discount and tax?

• $126

• $132

• $138

• $144