lindsay bought 3 shirts for $15 each. the sales tax in indiana is 7%. whats the total cost of her purchase including tax?

The total cost of the 3 shirts without tax is 3 * $15 = $<<3*15=45>>45.

The tax on the purchase is $45 * 7% = $<<45*7*.01=3.15>>3.15.
So, the total cost of her purchase including tax is $45 + $3.15 = $<<45+3.15=48.15>>48.15. Answer: \boxed{48.15}.