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To find the dollar amount of sales tax on a suit priced at $1903 with a sales tax rate of 6%, we use the formula:

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

1. **Convert the tax rate from a percentage to a decimal**:  
   $ 6\% = 0.06 $

2. **Multiply the price by the tax rate**:  
   \[
   \text{Sales Tax} = 1903 \times 0.06 = 114.18
   \]

So, the sales tax is **$114.18**.

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### Related Questions
1. How do you calculate the total cost including tax?
2. What would be the sales tax on a $1500 suit at the same tax rate?
3. How is the sales tax rate typically determined in different regions?
4. How would the sales tax change if the tax rate increased to 8%?
5. What are some other items that might be subject to different tax rates?

### Tip
When calculating sales tax, always convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100 before multiplying by the item's price.

What is the dollar amount of sales tax on a suit priced at $1903 if the sales tax rate is 6%?

Learn how to calculate the sales tax on a $1903 suit with a 6% tax rate. This example walks through converting percentages to decimals and multiplying to find the sales tax, which totals $114.18.

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