"once again someone did not pay attention to the news story. He wants 7% more in taxes above the 5% they already have. or 12% taxes" TRENTON. July 6 — An agreement to raise the sales tax to 7 percent, from 6 percent, was reached today <A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/06/nyregion/06cnd-trenton.html" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/06/nyregion/06cnd-trenton.html</A> Seems pretty clear doesn't it? you do know how negotiating works right?