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Jackie noticed that she had to pay a sales tax for the dress she bought at the store. What is sales tax?

1. A percentage of total sales to be distributed to shoppers at a later time.

2. A percentage of total sales given back to the store.

3. The amount someone pays to buy a specialty item.

4. A percentage of total sales that is collected on behalf of the state, county, or local government.

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Answer:

A percentage of total sales that is collected on behalf of the state, county, or local government

Explanation:

Where else would the taxes go?

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Answer:

Explanation:

Sales tax is assessed on total sales on behalf of the government.

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