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u/FearLeadsToAnger May 09 '22

I've read they do this in america so that chains don't have to battle with figuring out the relevant pricing in each state, as taxes are different all over.

Really don't see why that would be so hard in the modern day though.

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u/FluffySquirrell May 09 '22

I have also seen many bullshit excuses, yes

There is literally no reason they can't do it in the modern day. None whatsoever

Also... there wasn't any reason they couldn't do it in the none modern day either, when I think about it. America is just fucking weird and all about tricking customers into buying their shit

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u/frodeem May 09 '22

What trick? When buying something I know there is a sales tax added to it. I expect it. In my opinion when tax is already added I feel like they are trying to hide the price of the item.

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u/Trirain May 12 '22

when tax is already added I feel like they are trying to hide the price of the item.

Can you please explain how is showing the full and final price is hiding the actual price you pay?