sales tax

Example Sentences

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The supervisors voted 4-1 to put the sales tax on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It’s been years since Los Angeles County voters met a sales tax they didn’t like.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Voters haven’t said no to a sales tax hike since 2012, when a transportation measure fell just short with 66.1% support.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

A state and city sales tax of nearly 9%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Jesus—$18.95 P^us the 3 per cent sales tax which Tubs figured out would make a grand total of $19.52, the sales tax amounting to fifty-seven cents.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier