Question

How much is the total bill if the meal is $9.72 and the sales tax rate is 6%. I need to leave a 15% tip.
Do I multiply?

Answer 1

Yes. Multiply: $9.72 * 0.06 = $0.58

Add: $9.72 + 0.58 = $10.30

For the tip, multiply: $10.30 * 0.15 = ?

Answer 2

I must be doing something wrong!
Ex: $34.61 (7% sales tax) and 15% gratuity
I get $40.16. I know that's wrong.

I multiplied 34.61 times 0.07= 2.42; then added; then multiplied times .15...aren't those the steps?

Answer 3

My bad. I made an error on computation.
I figured it out;-)

Answer 4

The tax on $34.61 is $2.42.

$34.61 + 2.42 = $37.03 = total owed restaurant

$37.03 * 0.15 = $5.55 tip

Total spent: $37.04 + 5.55 = $42.59

Answer 5

$37.03 + 5.55 = $42.58