One difference between sales and excise taxes is that:

A. sales taxes are only applied at the state level, while excise taxes are only applied at the
federal level.
B. excise taxes apply to a wide range of products, while sales taxes apply only to a select list
of products.
C. sales taxes are calculated as a percentage of the price paid, while excise taxes are levied
on a per-unit basis.
D. excise taxes are calculated as a percentage of the price paid, while sales taxes are levied
on a per-unit basis.


Answer: C

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