Why does California have a sales tax on electronics?

Bryant Pillitteri: that % is for a few localities in Calif. most are 8.75% and that includes electronics

Jonathan Schlussel: Electronics are regular merchandise.

Lawanna Livsey: Each state legislature decides what if any items will have a sales tax in that state. Electronic items are subject to sales tax in most if not all states that have a sales tax.

Merna Fauset: California has sales tax on almost everything except unmade food.Sales tax varies across the state from 8.25-10.25%.9.25% isn't bad!! Los Angeles & San Fran era is 9.75%. the OC is 8.75%.Pico Rivera, a small city in LA County is 10.25%