GST Calculations on Purchases

Name: _______________________________

Date: _______________________________

Remember: GST in New Zealand is 15%. To calculate GST, multiply the price (excluding GST) by 0.15. To find the total price including GST, multiply by 1.15 or add the GST to the original price.

Section A: Calculate the GST Amount

Find the GST on each item (price shown excludes GST).

1. Bicycle: $240.00 GST = $______________

2. School shoes: $65.00 GST = $______________

3. Computer game: $88.00 GST = $______________

4. Phone repair: $120.00 GST = $______________

5. Art supplies: $34.00 GST = $______________

Section B: Calculate the Total Price (Including GST)

Find the total price when GST is added (price shown excludes GST).

6. Tablet: $450.00 Total price = $______________

7. Backpack: $72.00 Total price = $______________

8. Haircut: $28.00 Total price = $______________

9. Sports equipment: $156.00 Total price = $______________

10. Swimming lessons: $95.00 Total price = $______________

Section C: Word Problems

11. A skateboard costs $180.00 excluding GST. What is the total price including GST?

Answer: $______________

12. Sam buys a rugby ball for $42.00 (excluding GST). How much GST does he pay?

Answer: $______________

13. A plumber charges $260.00 for a job (excluding GST). What is the total cost including GST?

Answer: $______________

14. Emma buys a concert ticket for $85.00 (excluding GST) and a T-shirt for $35.00 (excluding GST). What is the total amount she pays including GST?

Answer: $______________