Tax and Tip Calculations Worksheet
Practice calculating sales tax and tips on various purchases, including word problems for real-world application.
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Tax and Tip Calculations
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Read each question carefully and calculate the sales tax, tip, or total cost as requested. Show your work.
1. A new video game costs $45.00. If the sales tax is 6%, the sales tax amount is and the total cost is .
2. Sarah bought a book for $12.50. With a sales tax of 8%, she paid in tax, making the total .
3. A pair of shoes costs $60.00. If the sales tax is 7.5%, the tax amount is and the final price is .
4. You had dinner at a restaurant, and the bill came to $35.00. If you want to leave a 15% tip, how much should the tip be, and what is the total amount you will pay?
5. A family ordered pizza for $28.00. They want to give a 20% tip to the delivery driver. Calculate the tip amount and the total cost.
6. A jacket costs $80.00. The sales tax is 5%. What is the total cost of the jacket?
$84.00
$85.00
$88.00
$90.00
7. You received excellent service at a salon, and your bill was $50.00. You decide to leave a 20% tip. How much is the tip?
$5.00
$7.50
$10.00
$12.50
8. To calculate a 10% tip, you can divide the bill amount by 10.
True
False
9. Sales tax is always a fixed amount, regardless of the purchase price.
True
False
10. Emily bought a new bicycle for $250.00. The sales tax in her state is 6.5%. How much sales tax did she pay, and what was the total cost of the bicycle?
11. Mr. Johnson took his family out for dinner. The bill was $75.00. He wants to leave a 18% tip. What is the tip amount, and how much will he pay in total?