(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?

  • MomoNeedsCorrection@burggit.moeEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Looking at the numbers, it seems that for whatever reason the line listed as “promotional discount” at $120 wasn’t taken off the pre tax value. Is that like store credit you have from something else in the past?