Hey, umm, woot? Why am I being charged 70 cents tax on a $2.97 purchase? Did someone’s calculator break? Or are you charging tax on shipping, something which my state (California) doesn’t permit?
We do charge tax on shipping. Here’s the explanation from our tax department:
Tax on Shipping Charges: The taxability of delivery related charges in California is dependent on conditions that vary from retailer to retailer. These rules are known to be complex and have been the subject of past controversy.
We consulted with the California State Board of Equalization in deciding that our Shipping and Handling charges are subject to tax when made in connection with a taxable sale. This is because we do not have visibility into the split between the pure shipping charge and any excess shipping charge (including amounts charged for handling).
You can go to certain places and get them for free. Or call your local clinic and tell them you “Have a problem called sex” and they will practically give you condoms. Don’t expect trojan though =/
This, like getting charged sales tax on CRV tax, just makes my brain hurt. Well, welcome to the legions of unpaid tax collectors for the State of California.