Originally Posted by
writerguyfl
As davie355 notes, this charge is clearly stated on the rate details screen when making a reservation. As tax rates can vary wildly, I always click that link before I make a reservation. I assumed that everyone did that, but clearly that's not a correct assumption.
I too assumed everyone checked this before booking. Locally imposed taxes and fees can indeed vary significantly, so it is always good to see the whole picture before committing.