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Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate sales tax and total prices

Pre-tax Price ($)
Tax Rate (%)
Quantity
Discount (%)

Sales Tax Formula

Sales Tax = Price × Tax Rate
Total Price = Price + Sales Tax
Effective Rate = Tax / Pre-tax Price

Calculate sales tax quickly for accurate budgeting and shopping.

⚠ Sales tax rates vary by location. Always check your local tax jurisdiction for current rates.

Common Tax Rates

US Average

~7.25% combined state and local

California

~7.25% state + local varies

New York

~8.875% in NYC area

Texas

6.25% state + local add-ons

Teaching Example: $150 item at 8.25% tax. Tax = $150 × 0.0825 = $12.38. Total = $150 + $12.38 = $162.38.

Applications

Retail Shopping Online Purchases Budget Planning Business Accounting Price Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

How to calculate sales tax?▼
Sales Tax = Price × Tax Rate. Total Price = Price + Sales Tax. For $100 at 8% tax: $100 × 0.08 = $8 tax.
How to find tax rate from total?▼
Tax Rate = (Total Price / Pre-tax Price) - 1. If $108 total for $100 item: 108/100-1 = 0.08 = 8%.
What is included in sales tax?▼
Sales tax applies to most tangible goods. Services may be exempt. Rates vary by state and locality.
Are online purchases taxable?▼
Yes, most online purchases are subject to sales tax based on destination address and nexus rules.

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