Hello my wonderful Grade 5 superstar! 👋
I'm Kashef and today we're learning about Sales Tax! Sales tax is a small extra amount added to the price of things you buy. The money helps pay for roads, schools, hospitals, and parks. In Canada we often call it HST or GST. Ready to learn how to calculate it? Let’s go! 🚀
🏷️ What is Sales Tax?
Sales tax is added AFTER the regular price.
Price $100 → Tax $13 → You pay $113
The tax helps our country and province run smoothly!
🧮 How to Calculate Sales Tax
Easy way: Multiply the price by the tax rate (example 13% = 0.13)
Example 1: A book costs $20. Tax is 13%.
$20 × 0.13 = $2.60 tax
Total = $20 + $2.60 = $22.60
Example 2: Headphones $50 with 13% tax.
Tax = $6.50 → Total = $56.50
🎯 Let’s Practice Sales Tax!
1. A toy costs $15. Sales tax is 13%. How much tax? What is the total price?
2. You buy snacks for $12. Add 13% tax. How much do you pay in total?
3. You have $30. A game costs $25 before tax (13%). Can you buy it?
🛒 Sales Tax in Real Life
🛍️ When you buy clothes or toys at the mall
🍎 Grocery shopping (some things have tax)
📱 Buying apps or games online
🎟️ Movie tickets or bus fares
🧪 Quick Sales Tax Quiz
Question: A notebook costs $10. Add 13% sales tax. Total price?
You are a Tax-Smart Shopper! 🎉🥳
Kashef is super proud of you! You can now add sales tax and know the real total cost.
Always check the final price before you buy — this helps you stay within your budget!