Mathematics for Business and Personal Finance

Chapter 6: Cash Purchases

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Comparing State Sales Tax Rates

When determining the final cost of a major purchase, you have to figure in the additional money you will pay depending on your state's sales tax rate. Use this site to compute the final price of a jacket that costs $79.99 in three states with different sales tax rates. Discuss with your class why you think different states have different sales tax rates.

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