Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax, total price, and price before tax. Free tool for shoppers and businesses.
Input Parameters
Enter the price without tax
Average US sales tax: 6-9%
Calculation Results
Total Price (Including Tax)
$107.00
Final amount you pay
Sales Tax Amount
$7.00
Tax added to price
Breakdown
What is Sales Tax Calculator?
What is Sales Tax?
Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed by the government on the sale of goods and services. It is typically calculated as a percentage of the purchase price and is collected by the retailer at the point of sale. The collected tax is then remitted to the appropriate government authority.
In the United States, sales tax is primarily administered at the state and local levels, which means rates can vary significantly depending on where you make a purchase. Some states have no sales tax at all, while others have combined state and local rates exceeding 10%.
How to Calculate Sales Tax
Calculating sales tax is straightforward:
Tax Amount = Price × (Tax Rate ÷ 100)
Total Price = Price + Tax Amount
Example:
- Item price: $100
- Sales tax rate: 7%
- Tax amount: $100 × 0.07 = $7.00
- Total price: $100 + $7 = $107.00
US Sales Tax by State
Sales tax rates vary widely across the United States. Here's what you need to know:
States with No Sales Tax (5 states)
- Alaska (local sales taxes may apply)
- Delaware
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- Oregon
Highest Combined Sales Tax Rates
- Louisiana: 9.56% average combined rate
- Tennessee: 9.55% average combined rate
- Arkansas: 9.53% average combined rate
- Washington: 9.38% average combined rate
- Alabama: 9.29% average combined rate
Sales Tax Exemptions
Many states provide exemptions or reduced rates for certain items:
- Groceries: Many states do not tax unprepared food items
- Prescription medications: Usually exempt or taxed at reduced rates
- Clothing: Some states have exemptions or tax holidays
- Non-profit organizations: May be exempt with proper documentation