New sneakers have a price tag of $100.00. After a discount, you paid $90.00. What percent did you save?
10%
List three people you may give a tip to.
Hairdresser, waiter/waitress, delivery person, driver (taxi/Uber), hotel maid, baggage handlers, and many more.
The grocery bill came to $75.00, what is the amount of sales tax you'd have to pay? (assume all items are taxable)
$4.76 in sales tax ($4.7625 rounded) **fun fact - it would actually be $4.77 because stores round up regardless of number
The reduced price of an item is called the _______.
Sale price
An amount taken off the original price is called a __________.
Discount
A store promotion offers $10.00 off a $50.00 purchase. Your subtotal before tax is $48.19, and your total after tax is $52.80. Do you qualify for this promotion?
No. Your subtotal (before tax) has to be over $50.00 to qualify for this promotion.
Do you pay sales tax on a vehicle purchase?
Yes
If a jacket costs $40.00 and it's on sale for 50% off, how much will it cost?
$20.00
There's a BOGO (buy one get 50% off) promotion at your favorite store. You buy jeans for $45.00 and a t-shirt for $25.00. Which item will be discounted 25%, following standard retail practices?
The t-shirt would be the 50% off item. It is typical retail practice to discount the lower priced item, while paying full price for the higher priced item.
What is the standard, acceptable tip percentage range on a restaurant bill?
Usually between 15-20%
A tax on sales or services, added to the price is called _______ tax.
Sales
Do you pay sales tax on a house purchase in Connecticut?
No. ** fun fact - there is a transfer fee though
What is the Connecticut sales tax rate?
6.35%
If you purchased 3 bottles of laundry detergent for $4.99 each and had a $2.00 (off 3 bottles) coupon, how much did it cost? (not including tax)
$12.97
If you purchase a container of cut-up fruit at the store, will you pay sales tax on it?
Yes
A new set of towels costs $49.50, and you have a 20% off coupon. How much will they cost?
$39.60
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