Rhonda Anderson wrote:
>
> One thing - it's easy enough here to add up as you go as the GST (Goods &
> Services Tax) is included in the marked price, so the price on the
> item/shelf is the price you pay at the register. I've wondered at times
> how easy it is to do when the sales tax is added at the register, which
> is what happens in the US isn't it? Or does that differ from state to
> state?
>

It differs from state to state. Here in Indiana, there isn't sales tax
on groceries, except for soda pop and candy. And ready-to-eat foods
from the deli counter, such as complete sandwiches, although that does
vary sometimes, depending on what the ready-to-eat food is.

Sales tax applies to any non-food purchases at the grocery store, for
things like plastic wrap and magazines. The sales tax is 6%, so it's
pretty easy to figure out how much will be due if you're keeping track
of what you're buying.

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