rate - rate * tax rate = net rate 8 - 8*0.15 = 6.8 So, est. net at 6.50/hour. Each 5 hours = $32.50. 10 = $65.00 15 = $97.50 20 = $130.00 -------------------------------- 9 - 9*0.15=7.65 5 = $38.25 10 = $76.50 15 = $114.75 20 = $153.00