McDonald's in Kansas City charged $. 50 on a $5.40 subtotal. Given that our sales tax is *not* 9.5% (or close to it, the sales tax rate is 6.25%), it would indicate that their tax rate is significantly higher than what is normal.
$. 50 on a $5.40 bill for this area is in excess of even other McDonald's in the area (one just four miles away charges normal sales tax).
I've read nonsense that the local restaurant doesn't cover it, but rather that the city charges it. However, the Mexican restaurant two blocks away does not charge nearly a 10% tax rate on meals.
So what gives here? If McD's is charging for a little extra jack on the side, at least have the courage to admit it openly instead of trying to hide behind a special mythical "city tax".
After all, the food is packaged the same, so it can't be a "Take Out Tax" as they label it.
And for reference, that tax rate is *steep*. If I ordered $10.00 worth of food, that means they're busting me for an extra dollar. That's *really* ridiculous when you start to add it all up, and McDonald's is pocketing at about 33% of that dollar on every ten. Pricey.
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