Personal Earnings. Nicole makes $45.50 per hour and she works 40 hours per week, what is her total tax based on the following rate (round to the nearest cent)? Taxable income Tax Rate $0 to $12,500.00 0.00% $12,501.00 to $41,800.00 7.65% $41,801.00 to $97,000.00 11.38% $97,001.00 and more 16.82%