Question

You buy a new video game for $59.99. the sales tax is 8%. what is the total cost of the video game inculding sales tax?

Answer 1

First, you have to calculate the sales tax by multiplying: $59.99 x .08 = about(rounding to the nearest hundredth) $4.80. After that, you add the price and tax together: $4.80 + $59.99 = $64.79. So $64.79 in the total cost of your video game.