Question

If an item has a $81.74 price tag, what would the tax amount be if the tax rate is 7.9%?

Answer 1

About $6.50 or $6.46

Explanation:

How to find tax:

1. Change percent to decimal (.079)

2.multiply ( 0.079 x 81.74 )
3. Round if needed

Answer= 6.45746, which is about $6.50 or $6.46