Originally Posted By: olivant
Speaking of the Bronx and NY City in general, what is ya'lls sales tax there? How much of it is the State's and how much the City's? Does it apply to groceries also? In Texas, our sales tax does not apply to groceries or prescriptions.


Sales tax is 8.875% with 4% of it going to the state. It also applies to groceries and prescriptions. In NYC sometimes there is no tax on clothing and footwear under a certain amount (usually $110).


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