Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax and the total price for a purchase instantly in your browser.
How to use the Sales Tax Calculator
- Enter the price before tax.
- Enter the combined sales tax rate for your location (state plus local rate).
- Click Run to see the sales tax amount and the total price.
How the Sales Tax Calculator works
US-style sales tax is added at the register on top of the listed price:
Sales tax = Price × Tax rate ÷ 100Total = Price + Sales tax
For example, an item priced 49.99 with an 8.25% rate has 4.12 tax and a total of 54.11. Sales tax rates vary by state, county and city, so use the combined rate for where the purchase is made. If your prices already include tax, use the GST/VAT Calculator's remove-tax option instead.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this sales tax calculator free?
- Yes. Calculate sales tax at no cost, with no account required.
- How is sales tax calculated?
- Sales tax = Price before tax x tax rate / 100. Total price = Price before tax + sales tax.
- Can I use this for any state or country's tax rate?
- Yes. Enter the combined sales tax rate that applies to your location.