sales tax

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A state and city sales tax of nearly 9%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Merchants paid about $500 million in interchange on sales tax in Illinois in 2024, including both debit and credit cards, according to data from payments consulting firm CMSPI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Almario and Durazo both support the Essential Services Restoration Act, a half-cent sales tax on June’s ballot to help compensate for federal healthcare cuts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The sales tax, which needs a simple majority to pass, would take effect Oct.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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