Louisa bought stationary to write thank you cards. The stationary costs $25. The sales tax is 
8.25.
What is the total for the stationary, including sales tax, to the nearest cent?

To calculate the total cost of the stationary, including sales tax, you can follow these steps:

1. **Find the sales tax amount**:  
   The sales tax is 8.25%, so calculate the sales tax on the $25 stationary by multiplying:
   \[
   \text{Sales Tax} = 25 \times \left(\frac{8.25}{100}\right) = 25 \times 0.0825 = 2.0625
   \]

2. **Add the sales tax to the original cost**:  
   Now, add the sales tax to the original cost of the stationary to get the total:
   \[
   \text{Total Cost} = 25 + 2.0625 = 27.0625
   \]

3. **Round to the nearest cent**:  
   The total cost, rounded to the nearest cent, is:
   \[
   \boxed{27.06}
   \]

So, the total cost of the stationary, including sales tax, is **$27.06**.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions for practice:

1. What would the total be if the stationary cost was $40 with the same sales tax rate?
2. If Louisa had a coupon for 10% off, how would that affect the total price?
3. What would the total cost be if the sales tax rate was 7.5% instead of 8.25%?
4. How much sales tax would Louisa pay on a $100 purchase at the same rate?
5. If Louisa bought two packs of stationary at $25 each, what would the total price be?

**Tip:** When calculating percentages, always convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100.

Louisa bought stationary to write thank you cards. The stationary costs $25. The sales tax is 8.25%. What is the total for the stationary, including sales tax, to the nearest cent?

Learn how to calculate the total cost of a stationary purchase, including sales tax. The stationary costs $25 with a sales tax of 8.25%. The detailed step-by-step solution involves calculating the sales tax and rounding the total to the nearest cent. Suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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