Tyrell is gearing up for the football season and decides to purchase some items online. He has a promotional code for a one time $10 off any purchase of $50 or more. Tyrell orders 2 new jerseys at $32.89 each and a hat for $23.99. Tyrell pays 7% sales tax on his purchase, but pays no shipping charges. What is the total of Tyrell’s online purchase?

Question

a.
$50.16
b.
$79.77
c.
$85.35
d.
$96.05

Answer 1

To find the total of Tyrell’s online purchase, we will first calculate the cost of the items, then apply the promotional code, add sales tax, and finally obtain the total.

1. Calculate the cost of the jerseys:

   • Cost of two jerseys: \( 2 \times 32.89 = 65.78 \)

2. Calculate the total cost before tax:

   • Cost of the hat: \( 23.99 \)
   • Total cost of items before tax: \( 65.78 + 23.99 = 89.77 \)

3. Apply the promotional code:

   • Total cost after discount: \( 89.77 - 10 = 79.77 \)

4. Calculate the sales tax:

   • Sales tax (7%): \( 0.07 \times 79.77 = 5.5841 \)
   • Rounding sales tax to two decimal places: \( 5.58 \)

5. Calculate the total amount Tyrell pays:

   • Total cost with tax: \( 79.77 + 5.58 = 85.35 \)

Thus, the total of Tyrell’s online purchase is $85.35.

The answer is c. $85.35.