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.