This one through me for a ride. I have no clue how to do this. I must be missing a step because doing general common knowledge calculations I do not get any of these answers. What am I supposed to use and not sue to get the answer? An employee has gross earnings of $600 and withholding's of $45.90 for social security and Medicare taxes and $60 for income taxes. The employer pays $45.90 for social security and Medicare taxes and $4.80 for FUTA. The total cost of this employee to the employer is a. $650.70. b. $600.00. c. $696.60. d. $604.80. ANSWER: