Sales tax calculator
Enter the price and your local sales tax rate. The calculator shows the tax and the final price, or finds the price before tax from a total that already includes it.
Add or remove sales tax
Everything happens on your device: nothing is uploaded to the internet.
Sales tax calculator: what it is for
Add sales tax to a price or take it out of a total that already includes it. Enter the combined rate for your state, county and city and the calculator shows the tax, the price before tax and the total.
Useful for shopping, invoices and checking receipts.
How to use
- Enter the price or the total.
- Enter the combined sales tax rate.
- Choose add or remove tax and see the result.
When to use it
- Knowing the final price at the register.
- Writing invoices with sales tax.
- Finding the pre-tax price on a receipt.
Frequently asked questions
What is my sales tax rate?
It is your state rate plus any county and city rate. Combined rates in the US go from 0% (Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon) to over 10% in some cities. Check your receipt or your state revenue department for the exact rate.
How do I take sales tax out of a total?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. For a $108.25 total at 8.25%, the price before tax is 108.25 ÷ 1.0825 = $100.00, and the tax is $8.25.
Is sales tax charged on everything?
No. Many states exempt groceries, prescription drugs or clothing, and each state has its own list. This calculator applies the rate to the full amount you enter.
Is it really free?
Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 tools are free and run right in your browser.