Does sales tax tax

Sales tax is a tax on consumption, levied on goods and services at the point of purchase. They are typically figured as a percentage on the price of the item in question, but may simply be a flat fee.There is no federal sales or use tax in the United States. 45 states impose sales and use taxes on the retail sale, lease and rental of many goods, as well as some services. And many cities, towns, counties and other jurisdicitions may impose a sales tax, or something similar (special excise taxes for example). Sometimes on a product that the others don't charge a tax on, sometimes on one they already do. Sometimes these taxes are subject to be part of the taxable receipt for calculating the tax from anothers' tax.So yes, it is entirely possible to pay a sales tax on a sales tax. Fellow Contributor, It may be possible but it is not feasible. Even wealthy people would have an issue with giving their precious few cents away on every item they buy, No matter what, wealthy people complain when they have to fork out the extra almighty dollar even if the expense for them are neutralized by favors and tax breaks. Why should the poor pay for the rich to survive?