Is on-line ordering secure? Yes. The Stir Collections on-line ordering web site uses industry standard Secure Sockets Layer. All credit card transactions are secured through Authorize. Net a credited credit card processor. How much tax will I be charged? The tax rate charged on the order depends on your shipping destination, in accordance with California tax laws.Only residents of California will have to pay sales tax. Tax charges to California residents are 8.25% and are calculated automatically during check out. What methods of payment do you accept? We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Do you store my credit card information? No. The credit card information is transmitted in encrypted form to the credit card company for processing and is used only for the current transaction.