Calculating Sales Tax and Total Costs

The video tutorial explains sales tax, how to calculate it, and its impact on total cost. It provides examples of calculating sales tax on various items, including a bracelet, sneakers, clothing, a toy, dog grooming, and cheer gear. The tutorial demonstrates different methods for calculating sales tax, such as using decimal multiplication and percent proportions, and emphasizes adding the tax to the original cost to find the total amount payable.

What is the primary purpose of sales tax?

• To increase the price of goods

• To provide discounts

• To generate revenue for the government

• To discourage buying

How much is the sales tax on a $10 bracelet with a 7% tax rate?

• $1.00

• $7.00

• $0.07

• $0.70

What is the total cost of a $10 bracelet after adding a 7% sales tax?

• $10.70

• $10.07

• $11.00

• $9.30

If sneakers cost $75.50 and the sales tax is 10%, what is the tax amount?

• $10.00

• $7.55

• $5.50

• $0.75

What is the total cost of sneakers priced at $75.50 with a 10% sales tax?

• $75.50

• $80.00

• $82.00

• $83.05

Jessica bought a shirt and pants for a total of $57. What is the sales tax at a 5% rate?

• $1.50

• $5.70

• $3.00

• $2.85

How much sales tax does Cody pay on a $9 toy with a 6.5% tax rate?

• $0.59

• $0.65

• $0.50

• $0.90

What is the total cost for Ben's dog grooming service priced at $119 with an 8.25% sales tax?

• $128.82

• $119.82

• $129.00

• $127.50

Coach Rios buys items totaling $750. What is the sales tax at a 9% rate?

• $67.50

• $75.00

• $60.00

• $90.00

What is the total amount Coach Rios pays for her purchases including a 9% sales tax?

• $817.50

• $825.00

• $750.00

• $800.00