Target Shopping Spree

You have $1,000.00 to spend at http://www.target.com/

Locate the website.

Spend as close to $1,000.00 as possible on gifts for others.

Include a brief explanation why you purchased your gift (be thoughtful).

Keep an accurate balance sheet throughout your spree. Calculate sales tax.

Money leftover, you must donate to a charity. Write a paragraph why you chose the charity.

Target SpreeBalance Sheet

Item: Cost (+ tax) Total Cost Balance  

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Hamilton BeachToaster 29.99 + 1.50 31.49 - 31.49  

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Calculate taxes We will us a 5% rate for this project

Example What is the total cost if a $24 item is taxed at 5%?5% means 5 for every hundred so 5% = 5 ÷ 100 = .05•TOTAL = $24.00 + (24.00 • .05)•TOTAL = $24.00 + 1.20•TOTAL = $25.20

•(Use scratch paper to calculate tax.)

Gift Check

Gift:Purchased for:

This gift was purchased because:

• Keep accurate balance sheet. (25pts)• Calculate sales tax. (25pts)• Spend $500.00 without going over

(10pts)• Keep records of gift giving. (25pts)• Write a one paragraph essay

explaining charity donation. (15pts)

Target Shopping Spree Evaluation

Have fun shopping!