Sales Tax Calculator

Use our free sales tax calculator to quickly determine the sales tax amount and total price for any purchase. Enter the pre-tax price and applicable tax rate.

Financial

Currency

Pre-Tax Price

Sales Tax Rate (%)

Number of Items

Tax Already Included in Price?

Formula

Sales tax is a percentage added to the purchase price of goods and services. Use this calculator to find out the tax amount and the total you will pay at checkout.

Tax = Price x Tax rate / 100; Total = Price + Tax (or Price = Total / (1 + Tax rate/100) if tax included)

Percentage: The percentage value you want to apply

Number: The original number or value

Result: The calculated result

How It Works

1Enter the pre-tax price of the item or service.
2Enter the applicable sales tax rate.
3Specify the number of items for bulk calculations.
4Toggle whether tax is already included in the price.

Examples

$150 purchase at 7.5% sales tax

1.Sales tax: $150 x 7.5% = $11.25
2.Total: $150 + $11.25 = $161.25

Result: $161.25 total

Tax-inclusive price of $161.25, tax rate 7.5%

1.Base price: $161.25 / 1.075 = $150.00
2.Tax: $161.25 - $150.00 = $11.25

Result: $150.00 base price

Frequently Asked Questions

Sales tax rates vary by state, county, and city. Check your state's department of revenue website or use online resources. Rates typically range from 0% to over 10%.

No. Sales tax is charged only to the end consumer at the point of sale. VAT (Value Added Tax) is charged at each stage of production and distribution, with businesses collecting and remitting it.

No. Most states exempt groceries, prescription drugs, and some services from sales tax. Tax-exempt organizations may also qualify for exemptions.

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Last updated: 2026-07-17

Frequently Asked Questions

Sales tax rates vary by state, county, and city. Check your state's department of revenue website or use online resources. Rates typically range from 0% to over 10%.

No. Sales tax is charged only to the end consumer at the point of sale. VAT (Value Added Tax) is charged at each stage of production and distribution, with businesses collecting and remitting it.

No. Most states exempt groceries, prescription drugs, and some services from sales tax. Tax-exempt organizations may also qualify for exemptions.

Sales Tax Calculator

Formula

How It Works

Examples

$150 purchase at 7.5% sales tax

Tax-inclusive price of $161.25, tax rate 7.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my local sales tax rate?

Is sales tax the same as VAT?

Are all items subject to sales tax?

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Sales Tax Calculator

Formula

How It Works

Examples

$150 purchase at 7.5% sales tax

Tax-inclusive price of $161.25, tax rate 7.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my local sales tax rate?

Is sales tax the same as VAT?

Are all items subject to sales tax?

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