How to find the total cost: Multiply the price by 1.06. The 1 keeps the price; the 0.06 adds the 6% tax — all in one step.
Example: $5.00 × 1.06 = $5.30
Your budget is $30.00. If the total costs more than $30.00, you cannot afford it.Quick Reference — use this to check your work
| Price before tax | Total (× 1.06) |
|---|---|
| $5.00 | $5.30 |
| $10.00 | $10.60 |
| $15.00 | $15.90 |
| $20.00 | $21.20 |
| $25.00 | $26.50 |
| $30.00 | $31.80 |
1. 🧢 Baseball Cap — price before tax $15.00.
Step 1 — total cost: $15.00 × 1.06 = $
Step 2 — can you afford it with $30.00?
Money left over: $
2. ☂️ Umbrella — price before tax $10.00.
Step 1 — total cost: $10.00 × 1.06 = $
Step 2 — can you afford it with $30.00?
Money left over: $
3. 🪑 Folding Chair — price before tax $30.00.
Step 1 — total cost: $30.00 × 1.06 = $
Step 2 — can you afford it with $30.00?
4. 🎧 Earbuds — price before tax $25.00.
Step 1 — total cost: $25.00 × 1.06 = $
Step 2 — can you afford it with $30.00?
Money left over: $
5. 🧦 Ankle Socks — price before tax $5.00.
Step 1 — total cost: $5.00 × 1.06 = $
Step 2 — can you afford it with $30.00?
Money left over: $
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