Integration Guide

Using Your PayPal Account Profile
Automatic Calculation of Shipping Charges (U.S. Merchants Only)
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FIGURE 7.20 Three Domestic Sales Tax Rates
When multiple rates apply, the most specific rate is used. For a buyer in zip code 94044, the
most specific rate is the single zip code rate of 8.25%. For a buyer in zip code 94056, the most
specific rate is the range of zip codes with a rate of 7.75%.
Editing or Deleting Sales Tax Rates
To edit a sales tax rate, click the checkbox to the left of the rate and then click the Edit button.
To delete a sales tax rate, click the checkbox to the left of the rate and then click the Delete
button.
Overriding Sales Tax Calculations on Individual Transactions
Regardless of a buyer’s location, you can override automatic tax calculation on an individual
transaction or on individual items in a transaction. For more information, see “Setting Tax on
Individual Items” on page 250 and “Setting the Tax for the Entire Cart” on page 251.
Automatic Calculation of Shipping Charges (U.S. Merchants
Only)
You can have PayPal calculate shipping charges automatically. PayPal calculates shipping
charges based on rates that you specify in your account profile. You can set up shipping rates
as follows:
z Domestic (U.S.-only) shipping rates for regions defined by state or zip code
z International shipping rates for regions define by country or jurisdiction
Within shipping regions, you can specify rates for different shipping methods, such as
standard and express delivery.
Read these topics to learn more about automatic calculation of sales tax:
z “Displaying the Shipping Charges that PayPal Calculates During Checkout” on page 291