Estimate and find the final price: discount, markup, tax and tip

Answer Key - Grade 8 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

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1. 1.

   Bo buys a $29.60 backpack, with a 6% sales tax. About how much is the sales tax?

   • About $1.80
   • About $6
   • About $18
2. 2.

   Esme sees that the coach's team dinner bill is $61.20, with a 15% tip. About how much is the tip?

   • About $9
   • About $90
   • About $15
3. 3.

   Jun buys a $19.85 kite, with a 5% sales tax. About how much is the sales tax?

   • About $1
   • About $10
   • About $5
4. 4.

   Kira buys a $36.40 helmet, and a sales tax of 6% is added. To the nearest cent, what is the total?

   $38.58
5. 5.

   Luz buys a $12.90 book, and a sales tax of 7% is added. To the nearest cent, what is the total?

   $13.80
6. 6.

   Milo buys a $24.75 soccer ball, and a sales tax of 8% is added. To the nearest cent, what is the total?

   $26.73
7. 7.

   Noah buys a $15.40 lunchbox, and a sales tax of 5% is added. To the nearest cent, what is the total?

   $16.17
8. 8.

   Ms. Hale wants a $64.80 scooter marked 15% off. To the nearest cent, what sale price does Pia find?

   $55.08
9. 9.

   Mr. Dunn wants a $129.50 bike marked 20% off. To the nearest cent, what sale price does Ren find?

   $103.60
10. 10.

    The camping club wants an $89.90 tent marked 30% off. To the nearest cent, what sale price does Tala find?

    $62.93