Lesson 1: Used Car Math (Tax & Title)
Duration of Days: 7
Lesson Objective
Students will calculate the final price of a used car including 6.35% CT Sales Tax and DMV fees.
Why is a "$5,000 car" actually $5,500?
Sales Tax
Title Fee
Registration
Bill of Sale
NRT.Q.1
CRP.03
Description: Students select a used car and calculate CT Sales Tax (6.35%) plus DMV registration fees to find the "Out-the-Door" price.
Purpose: To understand that the "Sticker Price" is never the final price. This prevents students from going to the DMV without enough cash for registration.
DOK Level: 2
Support: Provide a "Multiplication Shortcut" card (Price x 1.07 to estimate tax/fees quickly).
Extension: Research "Lemon Laws" in CT and how they protect used car buyers.
A "Final Bill of Sale" worksheet for a car found on a local Meriden lot.
Local used car ads (Craigslist/Meriden Dealers)
CT DMV Fee Schedule
Sales Tax tables (6.35%)