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n/a
12-02-2002, 03:40
Many UK visitors to Florida are confused when they are charged more for their shopping than they expected, ie buy something for $10, give the cashier $20, and you'll get $9.40 back not $10.

There is a 6% sales tax levied on most goods, but ticket prices are generally always excluding tax, so $10 actually means $10.60
orlandobabe
12-02-2002, 18:34
Sometimes -but not always-they wave it at the markets!

It's such a nuisance!

Orlandobabe
Ken and Julia
13-02-2002, 02:57
In any of the flea markets, Just say "That does Include the Tax doesnt it" and smile they usually say OK


always look on the bright side
imported_n/a
13-02-2002, 12:32
They often have "Tax Free Weeks" - around end of July definitely, seems as though they run these before school terms etc, but not completely sure. This can really make a difference to the prices.