Linda is buying hot cocoa at the ice rink. The hot cocoa costs 
\[\$3.75\]. The sales tax is 
\[6\%\].
What is the total for the hot cocoa, including sales tax, to the nearest cent?
\[\$\]


To find the total cost of the hot cocoa, including sales tax, we can follow these steps:

1. **Find the sales tax amount**:
   \[
   \text{Sales tax amount} = \text{Price of cocoa} \times \text{Sales tax rate} = 3.75 \times \frac{6}{100} = 3.75 \times 0.06 = 0.225
   \]
   So, the sales tax amount is \$0.225.

2. **Add the sales tax to the price**:
   \[
   \text{Total cost} = \text{Price of cocoa} + \text{Sales tax amount} = 3.75 + 0.225 = 3.975
   \]

3. **Round to the nearest cent**:
   The total cost rounded to the nearest cent is \$3.98.

So, the total cost of the hot cocoa, including sales tax, is **\$3.98**.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions for practice:

1. What would the total be if the sales tax rate was 8% instead of 6%?
2. How much would the tax be if the price of cocoa was \$4.50 with a 6% sales tax?
3. If Linda bought 2 cups of hot cocoa, how much would she pay including tax?
4. What is the percentage increase from the original price to the final price?
5. How much would she save if there was a 10% discount before the tax was applied?

**Tip:** When solving problems involving percentages, always convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100.

Linda is buying hot cocoa at the ice rink. The hot cocoa costs $3.75. The sales tax is 6%. What is the total for the hot cocoa, including sales tax, to the nearest cent?

Learn how to calculate the total cost of hot cocoa, priced at $3.75, with a 6% sales tax. This step-by-step solution includes key concepts such as calculating sales tax, rounding to the nearest cent, and percentages. Suitable for students in Grades 4-6.

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