On Wednesday night, clerks at convenience and department stores nationwide will be busy ripping the price tags off their products and introducing new ones.
Under a new rule that takes effect Thursday, all merchandise must carry a price tag showing the total amount to be paid -- including the 5 percent consumption tax.
At present, the price tags on the vast majority of goods do not include the tax, with stores charging the 5 percent levy at the cash register.
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