What is sales tax?
Calculating Sales Tax

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Sales tax is a percentage of the price of a product that is added to the total cost at the time of purchase. It is collected by the seller and paid to the government.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, if an item costs $100 and the sales tax rate is 5%, the sales tax is $100 x 0.05 = $5.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula to find the final price after tax?
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Final Price = Original Price + Sales Tax. Alternatively, Final Price = Original Price x (1 + Sales Tax Rate).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a shirt costs $30 and the sales tax is 10%, what is the final price?
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Final Price = $30 + ($30 x 0.10) = $30 + $3 = $33.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a sales tax rate?
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The sales tax rate is the percentage of the sale price that is charged as tax. It varies by location and type of product.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If an item costs $200 and the sales tax is 8%, how much tax do you pay?
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Sales Tax = $200 x 0.08 = $16.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the total amount paid if a video game costs $50 with a sales tax of 6%?
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Total Amount = $50 + ($50 x 0.06) = $50 + $3 = $53.
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