Sales Tax Calculator
What is a Sales Tax Calculator?
Sales tax is a percentage added to the price of most goods and services at the point of sale. Because rates vary by state, county and city, the final price you pay can be very different from the listed price. This calculator adds any tax rate to any price instantly.
Enter the price before tax and the combined sales tax rate for your area. The calculator shows the tax amount and the total price including tax. Use it when budgeting for purchases, comparing prices across states, or estimating how much a large purchase will really cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate sales tax?
Tax amount = price × rate, and total = price + tax. For a $100 item at 8.25%: tax = $8.25 and the total is $108.25. Combined rates include state, county and city taxes added together.
What is the average sales tax rate in the US?
Combined state and local sales tax rates in the US range from about 0% (some states have no sales tax) to over 10% in a few cities. The average combined rate is roughly 7-8%. Check your state revenue department for the exact rate in your location.
Is sales tax included in the listed price?
In the United States, listed prices almost always exclude sales tax, so you pay more at the register. In many other countries, the displayed price already includes value-added tax (VAT). This calculator is set up for the US-style before-tax pricing.