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

They also extended the state’s 6.5% sales tax this fall to business services such as advertising, website design and temporary staffing.

From The Wall Street Journal

But after India sharply cut sales taxes in September, the family realized buying the second car they had their eye on was suddenly more than $1,000 cheaper.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chinese people will pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services will be exempt, as the world's second-largest economy tries to boost birth rates.

From BBC

For example, one specific model of a brand-new Rolex GMT-Master II known as the Pepsi, which features a red and blue bezel, costs $12,150 including average sales tax in stores.

From The Wall Street Journal

The money approved Wednesday comes from Measure A, the sales tax increase voters approved last year to tackle the homelessness crisis across the county.

From Los Angeles Times