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Old May 25, 2023 | 7:50 pm
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Originally Posted by lsquare
Because most people would assume the tax is included. How would they know it's tax free when prices are typically tax inclusive?
For sure, there are lots of people who miss out on the opportunity to get the products they want at a discount. If they don't ask for the tax to be deducted, and if the clerk doesn't proactively inquire whether they're eligible for tax free shopping, they will pay the same price as regular domestic shoppers.
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