Samantha is buying comic books. The comic books cost 
\[\$35\]. The sales tax rate is 
\[7.25\%\].
What is the sales tax on the comic books to the nearest cent?
\[\$\]


To calculate the sales tax on the comic books, use the formula:

\[
\text{Sales Tax} = \text{Price of comic books} \times \frac{\text{Sales Tax Rate}}{100}
\]

Given:
- Price of comic books = $\$35$
- Sales tax rate = $7.25\%$

Substitute the values:

\[
\text{Sales Tax} = 35 \times \frac{7.25}{100} = 35 \times 0.0725
\]

\[
\text{Sales Tax} = 2.5375
\]

To the nearest cent, the sales tax is $\$2.54$.

Let me know if you'd like more details or have any questions! Here are 5 related questions:

1. What is the total cost of the comic books including sales tax?
2. If Samantha buys two comic books at the same price, what would the total sales tax be?
3. How would the sales tax change if the rate increased to 8%?
4. If the comic books cost \$50 instead of \$35, what would the sales tax be at the same rate?
5. How do you calculate the sales tax when given only the total amount after tax?

**Tip:** Always round sales tax to the nearest cent to avoid overcharging or undercharging.

Samantha is buying comic books. The comic books cost $35. The sales tax rate is 7.25%. What is the sales tax on the comic books to the nearest cent?

Learn how to calculate the sales tax on $35 worth of comic books with a 7.25% tax rate. This detailed explanation covers percentage calculations and rounding to the nearest cent, perfect for students in Grades 6-8.

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