For clarity, I would use

=A1*(1+6%)

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HTH

RP
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"Fredrik Wahlgren" wrote in message
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"Bobb1220" wrote in message
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I have a small spread sheet that I use and 1 of the columns is used to
enter
the amount paid for an item I would like to add 6% sales tax automaticly
to
the amount I enter

Thanks

Bob

Assuming your data is in A1, enter =A1*1.06 in some other column.
/Fredrik