Tyler orders a meal that costs $15. if the sales tax is 6.6%, how much will the sales tax be on tyler's meal? tyler also wants to leave a tip for the server. how much do you think he should pay in all? explain your reasoning.

The sales tax is $15.99. He should pay the server around $6-10 dollars. I say this, because the expected to pay around $6-10. Plus $15 plus 6.6% of sales tax equals $15.99

The sales tax be on Tyler's meal is $15.99.

He should pay $18.39.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Tyler orders a meal that costs $15. If the sales tax is 6.6%. Tyler also wants to leave a tip for the server.

To find : How much will the sales tax be on Tyler's meal?  How much do you think he should pay in all?

Solution :

Tyler orders a meal that costs $15.

The sales tax is 6.6%.

The cost of sales tax and meal is

The sales tax be on Tyler's meal is 15+0.99=15.99.

Since he wants to leave a tip, average is 15%.

i.e.

He should pay 15.99+2.40=$18.39