A trampoline costs $220 and the sales tax is 12% on this item. What is the cost of the trampoline including tax?

Answer 1

To calculate the cost of the trampoline including tax, you first need to calculate the sales tax amount and then add it to the original price.

1. Calculate the sales tax: \[ \text{Sales Tax} = \text{Cost} \times \text{Tax Rate} \] \[ \text{Sales Tax} = 220 \times 0.12 = 26.40 \]

2. Add the sales tax to the original cost: \[ \text{Total Cost} = \text{Cost} + \text{Sales Tax} \] \[ \text{Total Cost} = 220 + 26.40 = 246.40 \]

Therefore, the cost of the trampoline including tax is $246.40.