Question

Your state charges 5% sales tax on nonfood items. You're buying a light bulb for $3.00, cereal for $2.50, and an orange for $.50. What will be the grand total of your bill?

A. $6.00
B. $6.15
C. $6.30
D. $5.70

Answer 1

B. 6.15

The only item with tax would be the lightbulb which has a tax of 15 cents, which when combined with the price of all items listed makes $6.15

Answer 2

Answer: B. $6.15

Explanation: 5% of $3