+Sales tax is a [consumption tax](/wiki/consumption_tax) levied by a [government](/wiki/government) on the sale of goods and services. It is typically added to the price at the point of purchase, providing a significant source of public [revenue](/wiki/revenue).
+## See also
+- [Value Added Tax](/wiki/value_added_tax)
+- [Income Tax](/wiki/income_tax)
+- [Excise Tax](/wiki/excise_tax)