You are on vacation and want to buy a pair of sunglasses for $15 or less. You find a pair with a price tag of $11. The cashier says the total cost will be $11.91.

Is this correct?
Yes, this is the correct amount with tax.
N0, this is not the correct amount.
Explain your thinking.

Assuming this purchase is being made in the USA, the average federal tax rate on purchased goods is between 2.9% and 7.25% of the price. Let's be generous and assume that wherever you're making this purchase, the sales tax is 7.25%.

7.25% of 11 = .7975, or .80 cents. Add that to 11 to get $11.80.

The extra 91 cents tax is around 12.09% tax which is a lot higher than normal. You're being ripped off!

You are on vacation and want to buy a pair of sunglasses for $15 or less. You find a pair with a price tag of $11. The cashier says the total cost will be $11.91. Is this correct? Yes, this is the correct amount with tax. N0, this is not the correct amount. Explain your thinking.

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You are on vacation and want to buy a pair of sunglasses for $15 or less. You find a pair with a price tag of $11. The cashier says the total cost will be $11.91.

Is this correct?
Yes, this is the correct amount with tax.
N0, this is not the correct amount.
Explain your thinking.