Midnight_Fox wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Seibertron wrote:You don't have to pay a sales tax in the UK?
Not really sure how tax works but I know the price you see on the shelf or the box's price tag is the price you pay and no more. Tax is included I reckon.
Yes, it is, at least from what I understand of how VAT(Value Added Tax) works.
For Americans(and others that are interested in a basic layout of how it works): VAT
Put it shortly, yes, Taxes are included in the price shown. So what you see is what you pay.
If you're curious about rates: The Netherlands has 6% (VATLow) for food, and 19% (VATHigh) for anything else. This is important if you're going on vacation in Europe: some shops have so-called Tax-Free shopping if you're spending a certain amount (in the Netherlands it's €50). After filling the proper forms provided, you can ask for the VAT back at the airport.