1) Before tax = $249.99
100% = 1 = 249.99
4% = 0.04
100% + 4% = 104% = 1.04 multiplier
1.04 x $249.99 = $259.9896 = $259.99 After Tax
2) After tax = $249.99
100% = 1
4% = 0.04
1 + 0.04 = 1.04
104% = $249.99
$249.99 / 1.04 = $240.375 = $240.38 Before Tax
