GONZALES, La. (AP) — The Ascension council has agreed to amend the way it collects sales tax revenues in portions of taxing districts annexed by municipalities, creating a small tax break for some shoppers.

The Advocate reports (http://bit.ly/1ohJMuE ) the matter came to light after the recent expiration of a tax revenue-sharing agreement among parish government, the city of Donaldsonville and the Ascension sheriff’s office.