In many countries, the price listed on an item is actually the full price (as in exactly what you will pay). In the United States, however, we usually have to do some mental math or be surprised by our total at the checkout because sales tax isn’t included in the price. Why are prices in the United States listed without sales tax? Why is this the tradition, and what does it mean for customers and sellers? Is it merely how things have always been done? Or an attempt to trick customers?
Sam Busa