Sales Tax Calculator

🛍️ Sales Tax Calculator

What Is a Sales Tax Calculator?

A Sales Tax Calculator helps you quickly determine the final price of a purchase after including state or local sales tax. You can also use it in reverse—enter the total price to find the pre-tax cost and how much tax you paid.

Whether you're shopping, budgeting, or running a small business, this tool saves time and prevents surprises at checkout.

🧮 How to Use This Calculator

Choose your calculation type:

➤ To calculate the total price after tax, enter:

1. Item Price – The cost before tax

2. Sales Tax Rate (%) – For your state or city (e.g., 7.5%)

Click “Calculate” to see:

• Sales Tax Amount

• Total Price (with tax included)

➤ To find the price before tax, enter:

1. Total Price (with tax included)

2. Sales Tax Rate (%)

Click “Calculate” to see:

• Pre-tax Price

• Sales Tax Amount

💡 Tip: Great for comparing prices between tax-free states and high-tax areas like California or New York.

📊 Example

Let’s say:

• Item Price: $100

• Tax Rate: 8.25%

👉 The sales tax is $8.25
👉 Total price = $108.25

Or if you already paid $108.25 and want to know how much was tax:

• Pre-tax Price = $100.00

• Sales Tax = $8.25

📘 Why Sales Tax Matters

Sales tax affects:

• 📦 Your final cost when buying online or in-store

• 🛫 Travel budgeting when visiting another state

• 🛒 Business pricing and customer billing

• 💼 Freelancers who resell products or services

Knowing how to break it down helps you make better purchase decisions and avoid budgeting mistakes.

🌎 U.S. Sales Tax by State (Quick Guide)

🔍 Use your local rate for the most accurate result.

🧠 Smart Shopping Tips

• Check tax before big purchases – Especially cars, electronics, or furniture

• Look for tax holidays – Many U.S. states offer back-to-school or disaster prep tax-free weekends

• Online Shopping? – Sales tax now applies to most online orders depending on your location

• Traveling across states? – Compare rates—you might save more than you think

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is sales tax included in the price tag?

Not always. Many U.S. states show pre-tax prices, so the tax is added at checkout. Always double-check!

2. What is the average sales tax rate in the U.S.?

It varies by state and city, but on average it’s 6% to 9%. Some states (like Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire) have no sales tax .

3. How do I find my local sales tax rate?

You can check your state's Department of Revenue website or use online lookup tools. Many major retailers also list tax by ZIP code at checkout.

✅ Final Thoughts

Don’t get caught off guard by surprise taxes. Use our Sales Tax Calculator to find the true cost of your next purchase, whether you’re buying locally, online, or while traveling.

It’s fast, free, and accurate—just the way budgeting should be.