(x-posted from my post on /r/android)
So I’ve just ordered the newly annouced Z Fold and Watch, and noticed after ordering that the sales tax on Samsung’s invoice is higher than my local sales tax rate (10.25%) by 1.025% (of the subtotal).
Posting here (1) as a PSA for others to check their invoice, and (2) wondering if there’s some obvious thing I missed before I contact their support.
The order is as follows:
- Galaxy Z Fold 512GB: $749.99
- original $1800, free storage upgrade to 512GB, -$1000 for iPhone 14 Pro Max trade in, -$50 for reserve credit
- Samsung Care+: $167.30
- Galaxy Watch 6 Classic: $225.00
- original $450, -$224.99 bundle discount
So, subtotal is $1142.29 as expected. Sales tax in my location (Seattle, WA) is 10.25%, so the sales tax should $117.08, but instead it’s $128.79, $11.71 higher than it should be.
Oddly, it’s off by exactly 10% (of the expected sales tax amount).
Am I missing something obvious? Does Samsung include some hidden fee in what they call “tax”? Or are they miscalculating the tax?
imgur album of support convo: https://imgur.com/a/bdAaot7
tldr: they didn’t have an immediate answer, they say they’ll follow up by email in 2 business days 🤷