Question

the sales rate in Houston is 8.255%. How much tax will be charged on a purchase of3 chairs at $61 a piece? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

$61 x 3= $183

$183 x .08225= 15.11

$183 + 15.11= $198.11

Answer 2

cost of 3 chairs = 61*3 = 183

tax = 183 *0.08255 = 15.10665 rounded to nearest cent = $15.11