A furniture store offers two choices of discount on a sofa with a price of $1250. Choice A: 15% discount after 13 % tax is paid
Choice B: $200 rebate before 13% tax is paid Which is the better deal for the customer?
If the discount is refunded on a credit card, or requires the customer to mail in a claim for the discount, or if the $200 rebate is cashback, explain why a customer might not make the best choice financially.