Question

A laptop has a listed price of $795.98 before tax. If the sales tax rate is 9.75%, find the total cost of the laptop with sales tax included. Round your answer to the nearest cent, as necessary.

Answer 1

Answer: 873.59

9.75/100*795.98=77.61

795.98+77.61=873.59

Answer 2

Answer: $849.98 + 6.5% of $849.98 = $849.98 (1 + 0.065) = 1.065*849.98 = $905.2287. The total cost of the laptop with sales tax included is $905.2287.