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Originally Posted by DNSB
But I don't live in the USA. Canadian stores are much the same though with the sticker price not reflects HST or GST or GST/PST or whatever other odd acronyms used across the country. The only consolation is that consumer stuff only gets provincial and federal sales taxes. I was in one place in the USA and the sales tax involved four different percentages for city on up to state (I don't think there was a federal chunk but I could be wrong). Move 10 meters and you're outside the city so recalculate the taxes.
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You are correct on the sales tax. I am not sure about other states but in Texas, I believe at least 5% of the sales tax goes to the state, then the rest can be split between the county and various cities in that county.
Odd example, if you buy something at the country club in Odessa, Tx. City sales tax goes to Odessa but the county tax goes to Midland County. Most of Odessa is in Ector county.
Note: there is no sales tax on most foods sold in grocery stores in Texas. Chips, soft drinks and restaurants are taxed.
Good rule of thumb in Texas, just estimate 10% extra for taxes and you will get change back in most areas.