How can you determine the total cost of an item including tax if you know the price of the item and the tax rate?

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Liana Kerr

8 June, 23:15

How can you determine the total cost of an item including tax if you know the price of the item and the tax rate?

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Rylan Burton · Answer 1

You would multiple the cost of the item by the tax rate and then add that number to the cost of the item for a total amount due. Example am it cost 1.00 and the tax rate is 7 percent. Multiple 1.00 x. 07 =.07 cents for tax. Add the 1.00 +.07 = $1.07 total cost.