Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate tax amount and total price
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Formula
Formula
Tax = Price × Rate. Total = Price + Tax. Price = Total ÷ (1 + Rate). Rate = (Total - Price) / Price.
Sales tax is a percentage added to the purchase price. Rates vary by state, county, and city. This calculator uses state base rates; actual rate may be higher with local taxes.
How to Calculate Manually
- 1 Select what you want to calculate
- 2 Enter the known price amount
- 3 Choose custom rate or select a US state
- 4 Calculator shows tax and total
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Reference Table
| State | Base Rate | Max Local | Combined Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 7.25% | 2.5% | 10.25% |
| Texas | 6.25% | 2.0% | 8.25% |
| New York | 4.00% | 4.875% | 8.875% |
| Florida | 6.00% | 1.5% | 7.5% |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 4.75% | 11.0% |
| Pennsylvania | 6.00% | 2.0% | 8.0% |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 2.25% | 8.0% |
| No Tax States | AK, DE, MT, NH, OR | - | 0% |
Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed by government on the sale of goods and services. In the United States, there is no federal sales tax - each state sets its own rate, and many allow local jurisdictions (cities, counties) to add their own. This creates a complex patchwork of rates...
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I calculate sales tax?
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What if I only know the total with tax?
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Do all US states have sales tax?
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