Okay, even if they vary from state to state and from county to county, why not just include it in a final price anyway?
In: Economics
Depending on exact numbers, if you buy several things in one transaction, the total could be different than the individual prices with tax included.
Unfortunately, I can’t give any examples, because the ones I tried came out the same. If the number round just right though, I think it can be different.
Because it’s not required by law, and because it makes things seem cheaper if you leave it off.
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