Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate sales tax amount and final price.

Enter price and tax rate above.

Can also be used for VAT calculations.

Understanding Sales Tax Calculations

Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed by governments on the sale of goods and services. The rate varies significantly depending on the state, county, and city. Our Sales Tax Calculator helps you quickly determine the amount of tax added to a purchase and the final price you'll pay.

How to Use

  1. Enter the original price of the item or service before tax.
  2. Enter the applicable sales tax rate as a percentage (e.g., enter 8.25 for 8.25%).
  3. Click "Calculate".
  4. The results will show the calculated sales tax amount and the total price including tax.

Formulas Used

  • Tax Amount = Pre-Tax Price * (Tax Rate / 100)
  • Total Price = Pre-Tax Price + Tax Amount
  • Alternatively: Total Price = Pre-Tax Price * (1 + (Tax Rate / 100))

Applications

Useful for shoppers, businesses verifying charges, or travelers calculating costs in different locations.

Note: This calculator performs a straightforward percentage calculation. It does not account for specific tax exemptions, tax holidays, or varying rates on different types of goods (e.g., food, clothing) that may exist in certain jurisdictions.