Visibility is one of the many great features of the retail sales tax.Apparently you live in California. California has a variety of state and local sales taxes on a variety of goods and services. The Sales Tax rate and amount are printed on every receipt. You apparently think this visibility help you know how much tax you pay.
How much did you pay in retail sales taxes last year?
You intentionally miss the point. It isn't the total amount that is important to remember. It is the percentage of my purchases. It gives me a mark to gauge my elected representatives by.
How much did you pay in income taxes? Don't forget anything when you answer...