Check the temperature. Run the hot water for several minutes, then check the temperature in a glass or pot with a thermometer. Plain old tapwater can be dangerous. Water heaters set too high send thousands (mostly children) to hospitals each year with burns. Most safety experts recommend a setting of 120 degrees F.
The tax rate on used car purchases in New York is four percent. If you get a loan through a used car dealer or with a lender, roll the four percent tax into the loan. The dealer or lender is responsible for getting the tax to the state. Otherwise, pay the four percent tax when you register the vehicle with the DMV.
Example: Orange County California has a sales tax of 7.75% and Los Angeles County has a sales tax of 8.25%. An Orange County resident will pay the 7.75% sales tax even when they purchase a car in Los Angeles County. For a $25,000 car, you would save $125 on new car sales tax alone. How to Calculate Sales Tax.