Ton, unit of weight in the avoirdupois system equal to 2,000 pounds (907.18 kg) in the United States (the short ton) and 2,240 pounds (1,016.05 kg) in Britain (the long ton).
Reseller permits allow: 1  Retailers and wholesalers to purchase items for resale in the regular course of their business without paying sales tax.  Manufacturers to purchase, without paying sales tax, ingredients or components that enter into and become a physical part of a new article or substance produced for sale.
WHY A SALES TAX PERMIT? For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is imposed upon all retailers. The tax rate may be different depending on the county in which the sale is made. The seller must register with the Department and post a permit at each business location.