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 Cruz, California sales tax is 7.50%, the same as the California state sales tax. While many other states allow counties and other localities to collect a local option sales tax, California does not permit local sales taxes to be collected. The Santa Cruz Sales Tax is collected by the merchant on all qualifying sales made within Santa Cruz