To further eliminate the possibilities of confusion, at least in Washington state, there is a state-wide retail sales tax, and there are additional sales taxes

To further eliminate the possibilities of confusion, at least in Washington state, there is a state-wide retail sales tax, and there are additional sales taxes based upon the city or county where the transaction occurs. There are over 400 different taxing regions in Washington state. http://dor.wa.gov/Content/GetAFormOrPublication/FormBySubject/forms_LSUAlpha.aspx http://dor.wa.gov/Content/GetAFormOrPublication/FormBySubjec...