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# Example Billing Flows with Stripe

You have the option to either: 

* Create custom checkouts using Stripe Elements - this allows for greater flexibility and customization of the payment form, or 
* Utilize Stripe-hosted Checkouts - where Stripe manages the entire checkout experience for you. 

Both methods involve incorporating the Sphere API to calculate taxes, ensuring accurate tax rates are applied during the checkout process.

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