Answer:
$27.12
Step-by-step:
So, we first need to learn how much money the tax is. We can find it like this
8.5 8.5x12.50
------ x 12.50 = ----------------
100 100
106.25
= ------------- = 1.0625 ~~ $1.06
100
The tax is $1.06
So now, the only thing left is to add
12.50 + 1.06 = $13.56
13.56x2 = $27.12 (for both gifts)
In total, both gifts cost $27.12 with tax.
In total, both gifts cost
