sales tax
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In June, county voters approved Measure ER, which imposes a half-cent sales tax estimated to bring in $1 billion a year to help cash-strapped hospitals, clinics and Planned Parenthood services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Their sales tax rates are similar to those of states with income taxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
For instance, someone who purchased a $1,400 laptop in Tennessee during tax-free weekend would save $98 on the waived 7% state sales tax plus $21 to $38 on local taxes, depending on the county.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
These prices are likely to continue facing mixed cues, including the situation in the Middle East, a weak yen, government energy subsidies, rising packaging costs, and planned food sales tax cuts, economists say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 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
