I'll kick this off with a posted lie by one of the most prolific liars.....I mean posters, on this site.
Posted by sog
Obamacare Medical Device Tax: As of Jan.1, Obamacare imposes a new tax of 2.3 percent on medical device manufacturers, including those who make dental braces. The tax is imposed on gross sales -- even if the company does not earn a profit in a given year. While the tax will be paid to the IRS by the manufacturer, the tax will be passed along as a higher cost of the product, ultimately to be borne by the parent buying the braces for their child. With the cost of braces being as high as $7,625 this new tax could raise the cost of these braces by $175. (OP Note: This applies to all medical equipment. Even for veterinarians.)
As usual, I only had to read your first example to find the flaw.
Of $7625, a very small % is the cost of some wire, some small glue-on anchors, etc.
$7000 plus of the cost is for the skills of the doctor, x-rays, office help, office rental, etc.
Next lie.