Question

Louisa purchased a new snake for $199.00. Sales tax is 7.25%. What is her total bill? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.(1

Answer 1

To calculate Louisa's total bill, we need to first calculate the sales tax and then add it to the purchase price of the snake.

1. **Calculate the sales tax**:
\[
\text{Sales Tax} = \text{Price} \times \text{Sales Tax Rate}
\]
\[
\text{Sales Tax} = 199.00 \times 0.0725 = 14.3975
\]

2. **Round the sales tax to the nearest cent**:
\[
\text{Sales Tax} \approx 14.40
\]

3. **Calculate the total bill**:
\[
\text{Total Bill} = \text{Price} + \text{Sales Tax}
\]
\[
\text{Total Bill} = 199.00 + 14.40 = 213.40
\]

Thus, Louisa's total bill is **$213.40**.