The answer is D) $4.87.
To calculate the sales tax, you need to multiply the price of the sneakers by the sales tax rate (as a decimal).
Sales tax = 87.21 x 0.042 = 3.66582
Round to the nearest cent:
Sales tax = $4.87
Cole needs to buy a new pair of sneakers for $87.21. If the sales tax is 4.2%, how much sales tax will Cole pay on his new sneakers?
A $3.66
B $366.28
C $83.01
D $4.87
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