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I’m confused, Thrifty! The newspaper ad said that my favorite treats were on sale for $2.99. But when I got
Wow! Sales tax takes a bite out of my snacks before I do!
No, it’s not a mistake, Fritter. You forgot about SALES TAX. Sales tax is added to the price of many things you buy in stores, so you have to always keep that in mind when
up to the checkout counter, it cost $3.19! How can that be? Is it some kind of a trick?
guring out if you can a ord to buy something!
Many things you buy at a store are taxed. That means you pay a little more than the price tag shows to pay the sales tax. Cities, states, and the federal government use tax dollars to pay for a variety of services and government functions. Unscramble the letters to discover some of the things taxpayer dollars buy.
Talk with a parent about sales tax. Ask them how they estimate the cost of something when they’re deciding to make a purchase. Ask them what other kinds of taxes they pay.
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