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.
