Sales Tax Calculator

This calculator finds the sales tax and final price for shoppers, sellers, and anyone checking a receipt.

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Enter the price before tax and the applicable sales tax rate. Use the combined state and local rate if both apply.

Sales tax = price before tax x tax rate / 100. Total price = price before tax + sales tax.

Worked example

A $75 purchase with an 8.25% tax rate has $6.19 in sales tax. The total price is $81.19 after rounding to the nearest cent.

Common questions

Does the rate include local tax?

Use the combined rate charged at the sale location. That may include state, county, city, and district taxes.

Is sales tax the same as VAT or GST?

No. Sales tax is usually added at the final sale, while VAT and GST can apply throughout the supply chain. All three can raise the amount paid by the customer.

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