Alyssa buys a shirt for $35.00 plus 4% sales tax. Her BFF Tiffany buys a shirt for $18.00 plus 7% sales tax.

How much did Alyssa pay for her shirt including tax? Show your work
How much did Tiffany pay for her shirt including tax? Show your work
Who spent more on tax?

1 answer

Alyssa: $35.00 + (35.00 x 0.04) = $36.40
Tiffany: $18.00 + (18.00 x 0.07) = $19.26

Alyssa spent more on tax.