🧠 Grade 5 Math Quiz · 7. Financial Literacy

Sales tax Practice Questions

48 Grade 5 questions on Sales tax. Choose an answer to get instant feedback and a short explanation — the first 10 are free.

What is the total price of a $10 item with 5% GST?

Explanation: $10 + $0.50 = $10.50. Great work!

Why do we pay sales tax?

Explanation: Sales tax helps pay for important services we all use. You are learning responsibly!

What does HST stand for?

Explanation: Harmonized Sales Tax combines federal and provincial taxes. You are doing amazingly!

A $40 game has 13% HST. How much is the tax?

Explanation: $40 × 0.13 = $5.20. Fantastic!

Which is correct about sales tax?

Explanation: Sales tax is added to the price you see. Great observation!

A $25 snack has 5% GST. Total cost?

Explanation: $25 + $1.25 = $26.25. You are a math star!

Why do some provinces have different tax rates?

Explanation: Some provinces add PST on top of GST. You are thinking smartly!

A $60 backpack has 13% HST. What is the total price?

Explanation: $60 + $7.80 = $67.80. Excellent!

A $12 item with 5% GST costs how much total?

Explanation: $12 + $0.60 = $12.60. You are doing great!

A $100 item with 5% GST costs how much total?

Explanation: $100 + $5 = $105. Excellent!

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