The sales tax in your city is \[4.4\%\], and an item costs \[\$3\] before tax.

**How much tax would you pay on that item?**
*Round to the nearest hundredth or cent.*

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The sales tax on the item would be **\$0.13**.

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Here are 8 related questions to expand your understanding:

1. What would be the total cost of the item after including the tax?
2. How much would you pay in tax for an item that costs $10 at the same tax rate?
3. How would the tax change if the sales tax rate increased to 5%?
4. What if the cost of the item was $50? How much tax would you pay?
5. How do you calculate the tax for multiple items with different costs?
6. Can you express the total price as a function of the cost and the tax rate?
7. How would the tax be calculated if there were additional local taxes?
8. What would be the tax on a $3 item if the tax rate was 7% instead of 4.4%?

**Tip:** Always ensure to round to the nearest cent when dealing with currency to avoid discrepancies.

Learn how to calculate the sales tax on a $3 item at a 4.4% tax rate. The solution involves basic arithmetic and percentage calculations, ensuring accuracy by rounding to the nearest cent. Suitable for middle school students (Grades 6-8).

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