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The question asks for the sales tax on a computer priced at $899.00 with a 7% sales tax rate.

To calculate the sales tax:

\[
\text{Sales Tax} = \text{Price} \times \text{Sales Tax Rate}
\]

\[
\text{Sales Tax} = 899 \times 0.07
\]

Let me calculate that for you.The sales tax on the computer is $62.93.

Would you like more details or further assistance?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
1. What would the total cost of the computer be including tax?
2. How would the sales tax change if the rate were increased to 8%?
3. How do you calculate sales tax for different percentages?
4. What is the sales tax on a $500 item with the same 7% tax rate?
5. How does sales tax affect the final purchase price of an item?

**Tip:** Always convert percentage values to their decimal form by dividing by 100 when calculating with percentages (e.g., 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 on a computer priced at $899.00 with a 7% tax rate. This problem focuses on percentage calculation and basic arithmetic, ideal for students in Grades 7-8.

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