I’m trying to figure out how to calculate sales tax when I buy something. What’s the easiest way to work it out, and are there any tips for making sure I get the right total cost?
To calculate sales tax, multiply the item's pre-tax price by the sales tax rate (in decimal form). For example: $100 × 0.08 (8%) = $8 tax. Total = $108.
To calculate sales tax, multiply the item's price by the sales tax rate (as a decimal). Then, add the tax amount to the original price to get the total cost.
To compute sales tax, multiply the item's price by the sales tax rate (decimal). Then, add the tax amount to the original price to calculate the final cost.
