Because it was designed that way. In other countries its far more simple to implement.
Doubtful. Sales tax code is far more complex.
danque@lemmy.world 1 year ago
phillaholic@lemm.ee 1 year ago
Right, but you’re talking about potentially changing how 13,000 Jurisdictions structure their taxes. Not an easy under taking.
greybeard@lemmy.one 1 year ago
Meh, we computers that can do the math, and the labels are all printed. There is no reason why the labels can’t be sales tax included these days. I understand it is harder when running commercials or billboards, but in store there is no excuse.
phillaholic@lemm.ee 1 year ago
Online you’d need to input your address before ever seeing pricing which I personally don’t care for. In-store would be easier from that perspective but there are so many exemptions and jurisdictions it would take a ton of work to switch over. Some tax code would have to be rewritten. Possible, but far more work than what the FTC is currently talking about.
An example of one of these complexities. In 13 states, sales tax is collected on a Milkyway but not a Twix.
Hildegarde@lemmy.world 1 year ago
The webside can just list prices with the highest tax rate in their database, absent a location. No one will ever complain about a price decrease when they go to check out.
phillaholic@lemm.ee 1 year ago
Until you’re trying to use a $10 off $50 coupon. This is constantly a problem at groceries stores. Multiple coupons, instant savings, and bonus points. You need a damn spreadsheet to make sure you meet each criteria.
greybeard@lemmy.one 1 year ago
The register can figure that out, why can’t the label maker?
phillaholic@lemm.ee 1 year ago
It’s not an issue of can or can’t, it’s an issue of the consumer not knowing why a Milky Way is $1.07 vs a Twix at $1.00. On the receipt they can see one is taxed and the other is not.