Okay, even if they vary from state to state and from county to county, why not just include it in a final price anyway?
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I agree with @op – why does the US use such an outdated method of sales tax? Surely it would make sense to apply a universal GST or VAT (like most other countries) then split it – in Australia the federal govt takes a small amount, and the rest is split by the state government along pre-agreed rules – in the UK the proportion is determined entirely by government priorities
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