The local sales tax is 4%. If a pair of shoes sells for $195, what is the total cost after tax?

To calculate the total cost after tax, we need to apply the sales tax to the original price of the shoes.

1. **Sales tax rate**: 4% or 0.04
2. **Original price**: $195

First, calculate the amount of tax:
\[
\text{Tax amount} = 195 \times 0.04 = 7.80
\]

Next, add the tax amount to the original price to get the total cost:
\[
\text{Total cost} = 195 + 7.80 = 202.80
\]

So, the total cost of the shoes after tax is **$202.80**.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might find helpful:
1. What would the total cost be if the tax rate was 6%?
2. How do you calculate a discount before applying sales tax?
3. If you bought 3 pairs of shoes, what would the total be after tax?
4. How can you reverse-calculate the original price from a total that includes tax?
5. How do tax rates vary across different regions?

**Tip**: Always calculate the sales tax by multiplying the tax rate as a decimal with the original price.

Learn how to calculate the total cost after applying a 4% sales tax to a $195 pair of shoes. This problem covers basic percentage and arithmetic concepts, suitable for students in Grades 5-7. The final total cost is $202.80.

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