Inventory Costing Methods-Periodic System The following information is available concerning the inventory of Carter Inc.: Units Unit Cost Beginning inventory 202 $10 Purchases: March 5 295 11 June 12 400 12 255 13 August 23 October 2 150 15 During the year, Carter sold 1,015 units. It uses a periodic inventory system. Required: 1. Calculate ending inventory and cost of goods sold for each of the following three methods: In your calculations round average unit cost to the nearest cent, and round all other calculations and your final answers to the nearest dollar. Cost Flow Assumption Ending Inventory Cost of Goods Sold a. Weighted average b. FIFO c. LIFO 2. Assume an estimated tax rate of 30%. How much more or less (indicate which) will Carter pay in taxes by using FIFO instead of LIFO? Difference in taxes under FIFO vs. LIFO Does this amount represent more or less taxes paid using FIFO? 3. Assume that Carter prepares its financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Which costing method should it use to pay the least amount of taxes