Sales Tax Calculator

Add sales tax to a price and see the tax amount and total.

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Sales Tax Calculator: The Complete Guide

Add sales tax to any price in seconds. Enter the pre-tax amount and your local sales tax rate to see the tax amount and the total you'll pay.

Who the Sales Tax Calculator is for

Shoppers and sellers who need the final, tax-inclusive price for a given rate.

How to use the Sales Tax Calculator

  1. Type your values into the fields above — pick your currency or units where the calculator offers them.
  2. Results update automatically as you type; there's no submit button and nothing is sent to a server.
  3. Adjust any input to compare scenarios, then copy the result with a single click.

How it works

Sales tax = amount × rate ÷ 100. Total = amount + sales tax. For an $100 item at 8.25%, the tax is $8.25 and the total is $108.25.

Features

  • Tax amount
  • Total with tax
  • Any rate & currency
  • Instant results

About sales tax

Sales tax is a percentage added to the price of goods and services at the point of sale. Rates vary by country, state, and city, and are usually shown separately from the listed price. This calculator applies any rate you enter and gives the tax and the tax-inclusive total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the pre-tax price from a total?

Divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100). A $108.25 total at 8.25% came from a $100 pre-tax price.

Is sales tax the same as VAT?

They're similar consumption taxes but work differently — VAT is collected at each stage of production, while sales tax is charged once at the final sale.

Is this calculator free and private?

Yes. It's completely free with no signup, and every calculation runs locally in your browser, so your numbers never leave your device.