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Definition of 'Sales Tax'

A tax imposed by the government at the point of sale on retail goods and services. It is collected by the retailer and passed on to the state.
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Investopedia explains 'Sales Tax'

It is based on a percentage of the selling prices of the goods and services and set by the state.

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