Question

Jerry buys three jeans at $39.98 each the sales tax on clothes is a punch to 5% what is the total cost of the sale?

Answer 1

Answer: $43.28

Step-by-step explanation: To find the sales tax, first convert 8.25% to a decimal. 8.25% as a decimal is 0.0825.

Now simply multiply 0.0825 x 39.98 which equals about 3.30

So, the total sales tax is $3.30

Now add $3.30 to $39.98 which equals a total cost of $43.28