Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax for US states and custom tax rates worldwide
Sales Tax Calculator
Pre-tax Price: —
Sales Tax: —
Total Price: —
Frequently Asked Questions
Which US states have no sales tax?
Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, and Alaska have no statewide sales tax.
How is sales tax calculated?
Sales tax = price × (tax rate / 100). Total = price + sales tax.
Is sales tax the same as VAT?
No. Sales tax is collected only at the point of final sale. VAT is collected at each stage of the supply chain.
About this calculator
Sales tax in the United States is added at the register, and the rate depends on the state and often the city or county too. This calculator adds sales tax to a pre-tax price using the base rate of any state, or a custom rate for local tax or for another country.
Remember that the state rates here are the base statewide rates. Many places add local sales tax on top, which can bring the total well above the state figure. For a big purchase, check your exact combined rate and enter it as a custom rate.
How to use it
- Enter the Price (before tax).
- Pick your State or enter a custom rate to include local tax.
- Press Calculate Tax to see the tax and the total price.
Formula
Sales tax = Price × Rate ÷ 100 and Total = Price + Sales tax. To find the pre-tax price from a total, divide by 1 plus the rate. Combined rate = state rate + county rate + city rate + special districts.
Worked example
A $100 purchase in California at the 7.25% base rate
| Price | $100.00 |
| Sales tax (7.25%) | $7.25 |
| Total | $107.25 |
Local district taxes in California push many cities to 8 to 10.75%, so a $100 purchase may really cost $108 to $110.75. Use the custom field with your city's rate.
Tips and common mistakes
- Five states have no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon. Alaska allows local sales taxes.
- Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt or taxed at a lower rate in many states.
- Online purchases are taxed based on the delivery address in almost every state.
- Look up your exact combined rate on your state's department of revenue site.
- Save receipts. Business purchases may be exempt with a resale certificate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate sales tax?
Multiply the price by the tax rate as a decimal. At 6.25%, a $200 item has $12.50 of tax.
Which states have no sales tax?
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no state sales tax. Alaska allows local taxes.
Does sales tax include local tax?
The state list here is the base state rate only. Add your local rate with the custom field.
Is sales tax the same as VAT?
No. Sales tax is charged only on the final sale to the consumer, while VAT is collected at every stage of production.
Are groceries taxed?
In many states they are exempt or taxed at a reduced rate.
How do I find the price before tax?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $107.25 total at 7.25% was $100 before tax.