should shelf prices include tax?

[joatmon]

I can check with the wife, as she is a tech writer, but turning nouns into verbs is not necessarily incorrect although it drives me up a wall.

The mathamagician heard the term "truth in advertising" somewhere, he figured it spoke for it self and he didn't bother finding out what the legal tests are for false advertising. Why try and explain something to someone who insists on his ignorance?

Sport! Everyone gets their 4 bag limit and moves on.

 

[Bushranger1]

I'm slightly confused here, are people arguing against the point or the person who asked the question?

If you're honestly arguing that you prefer to see the tax free price then fair enough. If you're just arguing against the person who asked the question in the first place just for the sake of it then isn't it very slightly immature?

You might not all get on with Space but even a stopped clocks right twice a day, there' loads of people I disagree with on quite a few issues but it doesn't mean I have to say black is white just to be awkward round them.

Well said.

Don't you all think this is getting a bit out of hand? After all it was only suppossed to be a poll. Maybe everyone should chill out & have a beer!

 

[joatmon]

Well said.

Don't you all think this is getting a bit out of hand? After all it was only suppossed to be a poll. Maybe everyone should chill out & have a beer!

Sport! Everyone gets their 4 bag limit and moves on.

I think we all have our limit now. Buuurp.

 

[parrisw]

I think we all have our limit now. Buuurp.

4 bag limit of bullchit!! BAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRFFFFFFF not Buuurp.

 

[joatmon]

4 bag limit of bullchit!! BAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRFFFFFFF not Buuurp.

Where ya been?

We all shot holes in the Spaceman's argument 4 times today, so we're in the clubhouse drinkin' beer.

 

[parrisw]

Where ya been?

We all shot holes in the Spaceman's argument 4 times today, so we're in the clubhouse drinkin' beer.

Dang. I'm coming, save one for me.

 

[edisto]

Here's a simple question for you. Have you determined to argue against everything I say? Do you have something to prove?

Don't take the interweb personally Space. I'll make you a deal. You stop saying ridiculous things, and I'll stop disagreeing with them.

Fair enough?

Now...where is the clubhouse? Is Joat buying?

 

[joatmon]

Don't take the interweb personally Space. I'll make you a deal. You stop saying ridiculous things, and I'll stop disagreeing with them.

Fair enough?

Now...where is the clubhouse? Is Joat buying?

Ed,

You're here. Sit down. Kick off your boots.

Does a flippy cap leak?

ole joat

 

[edisto]

Ed,

You're here. Sit down. Kick off your boots.

Does a flippy cap leak?

ole joat

A banner day indeed...

 

[belgian]

Let them do that. But do not put a price on the shelf that is not what the consumer pays. That's false advertising. If you advertise something for sell for x dollars, then x dollars should take it out the door.

Every product sold in europe has to mention the total price. Very transparent and fair to the customer. I agree with Space .

 

[belgian]

Does a flippy cap leak?

ole joat

A flippy cap does not leak generally but if it does, it dumps the entire tank content....:censored:

 

[joatmon]

Every product sold in europe has to mention the total price. Very transparent and fair to the customer. I agree with Space .

We do too. It's done at the point of sale.

 

[belgian]

We do too. It's done at the point of sale.

Define "point of sale"....is the product labeled at the shed or do you get a surprise ticket at the counter....

 

[joatmon]

Define "point of sale"....is the product labeled at the shed or do you get a surprise ticket at the counter....

It's at the counter. In fact, I'm not aware that a product "has" to have any price labeled affixed to said product or to the shelf containing said product. I suppose it's a surprize if you're not well-grounded in math.

Did you read this thread?

 

[joatmon]

Roland,

I think I have this problem solved. It's now obvious that Rexy is thinking like a European. He'd be right at home there. Mind putting Rexy up until he gets a secure footing and can get out on his own? As they say, Socialism begins at home.

Thanks in advance.

ole joat

Rexy,

Good news! Pack your bags.

Instructions to follow,

ole joat

 

[belgian]

It's at the counter. In fact, I'm not aware that a product "has" to have any price labeled affixed to said product or to the shelf containing said product. I suppose it's a surprize if you're not well-grounded in math.

Did you read this thread?

To be honoust, I did not read the entire thread. Thought it would not be necessary to do so as the question asked was pretty clear and to the point, and the answer pretty simple.

I am engineer and a salesman, so my math skills are to be considered above average, but I don't like to do shopping with a calculator in my hand. Why people do not like a total price on the tag is beyond me, except if you are a business that can deduct taxes and VAT.

 

[parrisw]

To be honoust, I did not read the entire thread. Thought it would not be necessary to do so as the question asked was pretty clear and to the point, and the answer pretty simple.

I am engineer and a salesman, so my math skills are to be considered above average, but I don't like to do shopping with a calculator in my hand. Why people do not like a total price on the tag is beyond me, except if you are a business that can deduct taxes and VAT.

Ever heard the saying "Your too late to the party"

 

[belgian]

Roland,

I think I have this problem solved. It's now obvious that Rexy is thinking like a European. He'd be right at home there. Mind putting Rexy up until he gets a secure footing and can get out on his own? As they say, Socialism begins at home.

Thanks in advance.

ole joat

Rexy,

Good news! Pack your bags.

Instructions to follow,

ole joat

Joat, I suppose you have been consuming quite heavily in the club...LOLOL

 

[joatmon]

To be honoust, I did not read the entire thread. Thought it would not be necessary to do so as the question asked was pretty clear and to the point, and the answer pretty simple.

I am engineer and a salesman, so my math skills are to be considered above average, but I don't like to do shopping with a calculator in my hand. Why people do not like a total price on the tag is beyond me, except if you are a business that can deduct taxes and VAT.

Here's just one problem with it:

Spacey,

I'm glad you are a self-proclaimed math wizard because here's some facts I'd like you to examine and to make an appropriate comment if so inclined.

In my area, the sales and use tax is 6%, but if you are 85 or older, the rate is 5%. If I go into the city, or eat in a dining establishment, the rates are different. But, I'm going to keep this simple and use the 5% and 6% rate.

Now, let's say a business has Hershey bars at the sales counter. They cost $.75. So, here's the labeling requirements:

Let's say I buy 1 Hershey bar and I'm under 85 years of age.

$.75 for product, $.05 for tax, total price is $.80. Clear?

Now, if I buy 10 Hershey bars:

$7.50 for product, $.45 for tax, total price is $7.95. Clear?

Let's say I buy 1 Hershey bar and I'm 85 years of age or older.

$.75 for product, $.04 for tax, total price is $.79. Clear?

Now, if I buy 10 Hershey bars:

$7.50 for product, $.38 for tax, total price is $7.88. Clear?

That's the simple example. If ole Spacey get's his way, the shelf pricers will be in hot demand. Maybe that's from where these new jobs are coming.

ole joat

Now, if we overhaul our taxing strategy, perhaps the argument would have a bit of merit. I believe it's also best to let the tax stand on its own so you know where the money is going.

The US like to hide taxes. For example, people complain about "big oil" and their "excess profit". Well, the profit made on a gallon of gas by "big oil" for exploring, piping it, refining it, shipping it, storing it and retailing it is FAR LESS than the tax revenue the govenment takes. Oh, and the retailer has to collect the tax for the government. We forget that because it's "hidden".

But, I'm just telling you my point of view because there is no way you'll change your take on the matter.

ole joat

 

[joatmon]

Joat, I suppose you have been consuming quite heavily in the club...LOLOL

Well, yes I have. I've been here at the AS fountain of knowledge taking in a big, healthy drink today. I do consume a very limited amount of adult beverages in order to stay prepared for all situations. The enemy always attacks when you're hungover.

Remember Pearl Harbor,

ole joat