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By ignoring it until checkout it lets vendors put lower prices on the shelf which encourages more spending. It is intentionally disfavorable to consumers.
by TehCorwiz 2y ago
By ignoring it until checkout it lets vendors put lower prices on the shelf which encourages more spending. It is intentionally disfavorable to consumers.
- AlexandrB 2y agoOne could argue that including the taxes in the price makes it less obvious how much tax the government is collecting - which is disadvantageous to taxpayers.
- TehCorwiz 2y agoTax rates are still published and could still be included in line items on the receipt. Like in Europe. the price on the rack is so the consumer understands their out-of-pocket costs. The price on the receipt gives a breakdown between the product and the VAT.