Question

In New York, state sales tax rates vary by county. In Allegany County, the sales tax rate is 8 1 2 %. A pair of shoes costs $29.99 and a shirt costs $15.99. Rounded to the nearest cent, how much more is the tax on the shoes than the shirt?

Answer 1

• $1.19

Explanation:

• The tax is 8 1/2% = 8.5%
• A pair of shoes = $29.99
• A shirt = $15.99

The difference in the cost:

• $29.99 - $15.99 = $14

Tax on the difference:

• $14*0.085 = $1.19