To calculate the sales tax, you can use the formula:

$\text{Sales Tax} = \text{Price} \times \left(\frac{\text{Tax Rate}}{100}\right)$

Here:

• Price = $63.20
• Tax Rate = 4.5%

Substituting the values:

$\text{Sales Tax} = 63.20 \times \left(\frac{4.5}{100}\right) = 63.20 \times 0.045 = 2.844$

Rounding to the nearest cent, the sales tax would be $2.84.

So, the correct answer is A.

Would you like any further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

1. What would the sales tax be if the price were $100 and the tax rate were 5%?
2. How do you calculate the total cost of the shoes including tax?
3. If the sales tax rate increased to 6%, how much tax would you pay on $63.20?
4. How would you calculate the sales tax on multiple pairs of shoes costing the same?
5. If a discount is applied before tax, how does that affect the total cost?

Tip: Always check whether the sales tax is included in the price or added separately, as it can change how you calculate the final cost!