Calculate the sales tax amount and total price for any item with any tax rate.
Enter the price of the item before tax and your local sales tax rate as a percentage.
Click Calculate to see the tax amount and the total price including tax.
This is useful for budgeting purchases, comparing prices across states with different tax rates, or verifying receipts.
Sales tax formula:
Tax Amount = Price × (Tax Rate / 100)Total Price = Price + Tax AmountExample: A $49.99 item with 8.25% sales tax:
Example 2: A $1,500 appliance with 6% sales tax:
The average combined state and local sales tax rate in the US is approximately 6.5–7%. Rates range from 0% (Oregon, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire) to over 10% in some jurisdictions.
No. Sales tax is charged only at the final point of sale to the consumer. VAT (Value Added Tax) is charged at each stage of production and distribution. Most US states use sales tax, while most other countries use VAT.
It depends on the state. Most states exempt unprepared groceries from sales tax, but prepared foods, snacks, and beverages may be taxed. A few states (like Mississippi and Alabama) tax all groceries.