Question

Calaveras county in California imposes a 7.25% sales tax on goods purchased in that county. How much tax is imposed on a $56.96 purchase?

A. $4.10
B. $3.92
C. $4.13
D. $3.99

Answer 1

The tax is 7.25% of $56.96.

7.25% of $56.96 =

= 7.25% * $56.96

= 0.0725 * $56.96

= $4.1296

The answer rounds to $4.13