In Orange County, we pay sales tax of 8.75¢ per dollar on every purchase except groceries, pharmaceuticals, dairy products, and certain services.  Ever wonder where the money goes? 

Here’s an update.

State general fund......................................................................$0.0600

State economic recovery bonds (Proposition 57, 2004)...................0.0025   (1)

Local public safety fund (Proposition 172, 1993)............................0.0050   (2)

Local health and social services programs (1991 realignment).........0.0050   (3)

County transportation funds..........................................................0.0025

City and county operations............................................................0.0075   (4)

Total statewide sales tax..............................................................0.0825

Orange County local option (Measure M, transportation)..................0.0050   (5)

Total sales tax in Orange County...................................................0.0875