Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate sales tax amount and total price including tax for any purchase.

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What Is Sales Tax?

Sales tax is a consumption tax charged at the point of sale on goods and services. Rates vary by state and locality in the US.

Formula

Tax = Price × Tax Rate / 100

Example

A $100 purchase with 8.25% sales tax: Tax = $8.25, Total = $108.25.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the average US sales tax?

The combined state and local average is about 6.6%, but rates range from 0% (Oregon, Montana) to over 10% in some cities.

How do I find the pre-tax price?

Pre-tax Price = Total / (1 + Tax Rate/100). If total is $108.25 at 8.25%, pre-tax is $100.

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