sales tax

American  

noun

1. a tax on receipts from sales, usually added to the selling price by the seller.

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sales tax British  

noun

1. a tax levied on retail sales receipts and added to selling prices by retailers

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Etymology

Origin of sales tax

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

A 16 cm Cartier Love bracelet costs $8,655 including sales tax, and contains around 31 grams of 18 karat gold.

From The Wall Street Journal

The half-cent sales tax proposed by the firefighters union would go before city voters as a ballot measure next November.

From Los Angeles Times

The push for a sales tax increase follows a period of union turmoil.

From Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles County is on track to meet its goals in reducing homelessness, but state and local governments have cut funding despite a new sales tax and service providers say future progress is threatened.

From Los Angeles Times

State and local economies will likely see a drag in sales tax revenue, while the retail and transportation sectors could be plagued by declining demand and activity.

From Barron's