E-bay's detailed fee breakdown | Selling

musicwhere · 2023-07-28T18:21:16.074000Z

I recently had sold item for which E-bay took a hefty 13.5% final value fee based on selling price, shipping costs, and state sales tax. Detailed breakdown showed all this data. I don't understand the reasoning or rationale they have for calculating fee on sales tax. Seems to me that would be contrary to commonly accepted business practices, standard accounting procedures, and possibly illegal because they essentially are taxing the tax. A complete clear explanation would be much appreciated. Has anyone else noticed this and ever questioned it? Thank you.

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