The price of a computer is $899.00. The sales tax rate is 7%. What is the sales tax on this computer in dollars and cents?

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To calculate the sales tax on the computer, we use the formula:

\[
\text{Sales tax} = \text{Price of the item} \times \text{Sales tax rate}
\]

Given:
- Price of the computer = \$899.00
- Sales tax rate = 7% = 0.07 (as a decimal)

Now, calculate the sales tax:

\[
\text{Sales tax} = 899.00 \times 0.07 = 62.93
\]

The sales tax on this computer is **\$62.93**.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. What would be the total cost of the computer after adding the sales tax?
2. If the sales tax rate was 8%, what would the new sales tax amount be?
3. How would the price change if the computer had a 10% discount before the tax?
4. What is the tax amount for a $500 item at a 7% sales tax rate?
5. If you bought two computers, what would be the total tax?

**Tip:** To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100. For example, 7% becomes 0.07.

The price of a computer is $899.00. The sales tax rate is 7%. What is the sales tax on this computer in dollars and cents?

Learn how to calculate the sales tax for a $899 computer with a 7% tax rate. This basic percentage and arithmetic problem is ideal for students in Grades 5-7. The sales tax comes out to $62.93, providing a practical example of applying percentage calculations.

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