Well, this is why it is not exact. The current trend/push is for *every* sale to have sales tax; the government loves money after all.
On a more serious note, some places charge tax to bypass any potential problems, some places are required by local law, and some places are so huge that they do have a presence in every state.
On a semi-related note, I do try to order all large, non-rush hardware items online. I check a site like Pricewatch to find the lowest price(s) and then scroll through the entries to see if I can find a place that is not in California, saving myself anywhere from $20 to $250 in the process.
99% of the retails sites will discuss sales tax in their customer support area, specifically when they do or do not charge sales tax.
Wondering who made it Thursday already :D,
Ray
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