37.99 just sounds cooler on advertisements.

zeewap said: noname2200 said: Euphoria14 said: So he thought something was $37 and went to the store with $37? What about tax? Seems he would have had to go back anyways. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but Europeans have this stupid law where the price advertised already includes tax. And by "stupid" I mean "why the !@#* don't we have that too?! Because then you dont know how much tax was (they dont itemize it on the receipt).   And then politicians raise the taxes all the time because people dont really know.   In America, your reciept shows the price, and the taxes clearly seperate, makes it harder for politicians to raise them. A better way imo.

Let me point out that the complete amount of taxes you are paying is always explicitly itemised on the receipt here in Europe.
And anyway, I don't believe that the American system prevents politicians from raising the taxes.

CommonMan said: twesterm said: CommonMan said: Wal-mart would have had it for $37.96, and I have actually heard people say "It's cheaper at Wal-Mart!" which I guess is literally true, but come on. . . 3 cents doesn't sound like much and it isn't when you're buying a few items, but when everything at Wal-Mart 3 cents or more cheaper those savings add up. Unless I'm specifically looking for fresh fruits, veggies, or meat, I buy most all my groceries at Wal-Mart and the savings add up. I always do my grocery shopping at Target, but that's because my fiancee works for Target corporate and 10% off of groceries adds up VERY fast.

That's all well and good, that still doesn't change the fact that 3 cents adds up for everyone else.

twesterm said: CommonMan said: twesterm said: CommonMan said: Wal-mart would have had it for $37.96, and I have actually heard people say "It's cheaper at Wal-Mart!" which I guess is literally true, but come on. . . 3 cents doesn't sound like much and it isn't when you're buying a few items, but when everything at Wal-Mart 3 cents or more cheaper those savings add up. Unless I'm specifically looking for fresh fruits, veggies, or meat, I buy most all my groceries at Wal-Mart and the savings add up. I always do my grocery shopping at Target, but that's because my fiancee works for Target corporate and 10% off of groceries adds up VERY fast. That's all well and good, that still doesn't change the fact that 3 cents adds up for everyone else.

Oh, I wasn't arguing, I was just sharing. I agree with you, I don't shop at Wal-Mart for entirely different reasons. Let's just say I'm a bleeding heart liberal.

Netyaroze said:
Does that mean that every city in the States has another taxing for products?

Oh, if only it were that simple. As has been mentioned, there is no federal sales tax. So that part is easy. But then it comes to the state. And yes, each state is different. But, to complicate matters, most states also have multiple taxing rules. New York, for instance, has a 4% state sales tax on most things, clothing under $110 and groceries exempted. In Virginia, it's 5% on everything except groceries, which are 2.5%. In addition, technically, you're not supposed to play the tax manipulation game, as if you pay less than your state tax on a purchase, you are supposed to claim it on your state income taxes. (I'd hazard a guess that most people don't do this properly.) Rules will vary from state to state on if you overpay in another jurisdiction, though.

Then comes the next level: county and city taxes. And as with the states, about as many rules can apply. Going back to NY, there is a county with a tax of 4% on everything but groceries. The next county over is 4.25%, but also exempts clothing. In VA, there are a few cities that have a 4% tax on prepared foods. It's a mess...

Euphoria14 said: So he thought something was $37 and went to the store with $37? What about tax? Seems he would have had to go back anyways.

Quid = Pounds = £. £37. Which is ~$60.

And as has already been said, EU law requires prices to include tax.

dunno001 said: Netyaroze said: Oh, if only it were that simple. As has been mentioned, there is no federal sales tax. So that part is easy. But then it comes to the state. And yes, each state is different. But, to complicate matters, most states also have multiple taxing rules. New York, for instance, has a 4% state sales tax on most things, clothing under $110 and groceries exempted. In Virginia, it's 5% on everything except groceries, which are 2.5%. In addition, technically, you're not supposed to play the tax manipulation game, as if you pay less than your state tax on a purchase, you are supposed to claim it on your state income taxes. (I'd hazard a guess that most people don't do this properly.) Rules will vary from state to state on if you overpay in another jurisdiction, though. Then comes the next level: county and city taxes. And as with the states, about as many rules can apply. Going back to NY, there is a county with a tax of 4% on everything but groceries. The next county over is 4.25%, but also exempts clothing. In VA, there are a few cities that have a 4% tax on prepared foods. It's a mess...   YOU BROKE THE INTERNET!

what the hell happened to the thread? i don't understand.

Aha I thought this was only on my PC. Something weird happened indeed.

CommonMan said: twesterm said: CommonMan said: Wal-mart would have had it for $37.96, and I have actually heard people say "It's cheaper at Wal-Mart!" which I guess is literally true, but come on. . . 3 cents doesn't sound like much and it isn't when you're buying a few items, but when everything at Wal-Mart 3 cents or more cheaper those savings add up. Unless I'm specifically looking for fresh fruits, veggies, or meat, I buy most all my groceries at Wal-Mart and the savings add up. I always do my grocery shopping at Target, but that's because my fiancee works for Target corporate and 10% off of groceries adds up VERY fast.

20% Archer Farms in the month of Dec. YUM! Archer Farms is so delicious