Calculation of State Sales Tax

Sales Tax Calculation:

Gross sales $ 1,800,000

Items purchased out of state 30,000

Items purchased under resale certificate but used 6,000

Food sales ( included in gross ) 180,000

Sales to Federal Government ( in gross ) 42,000

Sales to non-profit organizations ( in gross ) 12,000

Amounts subject to the Single Article Rate 13,800

Using the examples given in Resources, calculate the amount of sales tax due. Assume Knoxville area location for local option rate.