Answer:
The sales tax rate for South Salt Lake is 7.05%. What is the state sales tax on a $13,600 car in South Salt Lake?
- sales tax = $13,600 x 7.05% = $958.80
What is the final cost of the car, including tax?
- final cost = $13,600 + $958.80 = $14,558.80
The sales tax rate for Morgan County is 5.95%. What is the state sales tax on that same car purchase in Morgan County?
- sales tax = $13,600 x 5.95% = $809.20
What is the final cost of the car in Morgan County, including tax?
- final cost = $13,600 + $809.20 = $14,409.20
How much money would you save by driving to Morgan County to purchase the vehicle?
- money saved = $14,558.80 - $14,409.20 = $149.60
