Question

A camera has a listed price of $ 870. 98 870. 98 before tax. If the sales tax rate is 9. 25 % , 9. 25 % , find the total cost of the camera with sales tax included. Round your answer to the nearest cent, as necessary

Answer 1

Explanation:

9.25% of 870.98 is 80 dollars

870.98+80 is 950

Answer 2

$951.55

Explanation:

Original Camera Price (before tax): $870.98

Tax Rate: 9.25%

Calculation: Original Price x (1 + tax rate as a decimal)

• $870.98 x (1+0.0925) = $951.54565
• --> $951.55 (2dp)