(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 🤷
Hey there, I’d just flag rule 2 in the sidebar and that we ask for questions posts like these to be added to [email protected] instead. I can post it there for you if helpful. Just let me know!
I saw the rule but thought it’s helpful for the community as if they’re overcharging me, they’re probably overcharging other people, and folks should check their invoice!
Happy to have it moved or reposted if y’all disagree though
I think in cases where you’re not completely sure and are hoping to confirm, [email protected] is a great place for it. If after all of the follow-up and digging into it, it turns out to be a widespread issue then it could be a useful PSA to post on [email protected] and cross-post to [email protected] (or vice-versa). Thanks!
That’s reasonable, will repost in a bit, after my commute! I ask that you leave it up until then (~1h) so I can copy/paste from here
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?
