jquan: Sharon bought a shirt for 25.99, and a skirt for 31.50 and a pair of sandal for 12.98 what would be her total cost after tax if the tax was 8%? (.08)
Add all the amounts up to get the first total
Tax is 8% of first total
8% is 8/100 and of is x so it is just 8/100 x first total
Add the tax to your first total and that is the cost.
+118703 
