$2.2 billion -- Projected revenue from Dayton's business-to-business sales tax.
6.875 percent -- Current sales tax rate.
5.5 percent -- Proposed rate under Dayton plan.
$146.1 million -- Decline in sales taxes paid by consumers if rate is reduced.
Sources: Minnesota Department of Revenue, Tax Policy Center
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