Calculating GST on Purchases
Remember: GST (Goods and Services Tax) in New Zealand is 15%. To calculate GST, multiply the price by 0.15. To find the total price including GST, add the GST amount to the original price.
Part A: Calculate the GST and Total Price
For each item below, calculate the GST amount and the total price including GST.
1. Basketball - $60.00
GST amount (15%): $_______________
Total price including GST: $_______________
2. School backpack - $40.00
GST amount (15%): $_______________
Total price including GST: $_______________
3. Board game - $80.00
GST amount (15%): $_______________
Total price including GST: $_______________
4. Running shoes - $120.00
GST amount (15%): $_______________
Total price including GST: $_______________
5. Bluetooth speaker - $90.00
GST amount (15%): $_______________
Total price including GST: $_______________
Part B: Word Problems
6. Sophie buys a desk lamp for $50.00. How much GST will she pay?
Answer: $_______________
7. James purchases a cricket bat for $85.00 (before GST). What is the total price he pays including GST?
Answer: $_______________
8. A tablet costs $200.00 before GST. Calculate both the GST amount and the final price including GST.
GST amount: $_______________
Final price: $_______________