Ellie go shopping at her local convenience Store and buy the item shown below. In the city she lives in there is a 6.8% sales tax on all items except food. How much money does Ellie the convenience Store? Rounded to the nearest cent if necessary. Paper clips 2.99
Paper towels 1.99
Batteries 4.79
Tortilla chips 3.59
Salsa 3.29

A.$17.31
B.$10.43
C.$13.72
D.$0.66

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