Question

You have made the following purchases: $199.95 and $79.95.
The state sales tax is 6.5%;
the city sales tax is 0.5%.
Calculate the total sales tax

Answer 1

Combined sales tax rate = 6.5% + 0.5% = 7%
Total purchases = $199..95 + $79.95 = ?

Total Sales Tax = Total Purchases * Combined Sales Tax Rate