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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I imagine adding sales tax to sticker price is another big one.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Even I hate that we don't do that!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

im from the states but live in Ireland for well over a decade, and when I go back to the US I'm like what the fuck do you mean 7.86 it said 5.99.... ooooooooooh

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure that everyone hates it. I live in a state with no sales tax, which is nice, but it affects local revenue and is noticeable in our infrastructure vs neighboring states that use sales taxes to pay for transportation upgrades and maintenance.