The definition of the self and others are based upon representations rather than reality; 3. a series of binary oppositions (exact opposites) were employed to at once define the colonised subjects and the colonising masters.
The Santa Cruz, California sales tax is 8.50% , consisting of 6.00% California state sales tax and 2.50% Santa Cruz local sales taxes.The local sales tax consists of a 0.25% county sales tax, a 0.50% city sales tax and a 1.75% special district sales tax (used to fund transportation districts, local attractions, etc).
The Santa Clara County Sales Tax is collected by the merchant on all qualifying sales made within Santa Clara County. Groceries are exempt from the Santa Clara County and California state sales taxes. Santa Clara County collects a 2.5% local sales tax, the maximum local sales tax allowed under California law. Santa Clara County has a higher sales tax than 71.1% of California's other cities and counties.