Treasure Hunt: How to Find Tax and Discount Using Percent of a Number
TL;DR: Two of the most useful percent skills you’ll ever use as a shopper: tax and discount. For tax, multiply the price by the tax rate as a decimal and add it to the original — so $50 at 8% tax becomes $50 plus ($50 times 0.08), which is $54. For a discount, multiply by […]
Sandy Savings: A Guide to How to Calculate Sales Tax on Your Beach Vacation
Today’s journey doesn’t take us into the waves or under the palms but into the beachfront shops and restaurants. You’re on vacation, yes, but don’t forget about sales tax! Here’s a guide to help you understand and calculate sales tax on your beachy purchases. For additional educational resources,.
