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To find the sales tax rate, we need to use the following formula:

\[
\text{Sales Tax Rate} = \left( \frac{\text{Sales Tax Amount}}{\text{Cost before Tax}} \right) \times 100
\]

In this case:
- Sales Tax Amount = \$25.20
- Cost before Tax = \$360

Substituting the values:

\[
\text{Sales Tax Rate} = \left( \frac{25.20}{360} \right) \times 100
\]

Let's calculate that:

\[
\text{Sales Tax Rate} = 0.07 \times 100 = 7\%
\]

Thus, the sales tax rate is **7%**.

Would you like further details on this calculation or have any additional questions?

Here are 5 related questions to think about:
1. What would the total cost of the item be after including the sales tax?
2. How would the sales tax change if the cost before tax was \$500?
3. If a different item had a 10% sales tax, how much tax would be added to an item costing \$360?
4. What is the difference in total cost between a 7% and 10% sales tax on the same item?
5. How would you calculate the tax if given the final price, including tax, but not the price before tax?

**Tip:** Always remember to express tax rates as a percentage to compare different rates easily.

The sales tax for an item was $25.20 and it cost $360 before tax. Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage.

Learn how to calculate the sales tax rate for an item costing $360 before tax, with a sales tax of $25.20. This problem covers percentage calculations and proportional reasoning, suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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