Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax instantly for any purchase. Select your US state for auto-filled tax rates, add local tax, calculate multiple items, or reverse-calculate the pre-tax price from a total. Includes all 50 states plus DC.
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Quick Tax Comparison
See how much you would pay for the same purchase across different combined tax rates.
| Combined Rate | Tax Amount | Total | vs. Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0.00 | $100.00 | $-8.25 |
| 3% | $3.00 | $103.00 | $-5.25 |
| 5% | $5.00 | $105.00 | $-3.25 |
| 6.25% | $6.25 | $106.25 | $-2.00 |
| 7% | $7.00 | $107.00 | $-1.25 |
| 8.25%Current | $8.25 | $108.25 | -- |
| 9% | $9.00 | $109.00 | +$0.75 |
| 10% | $10.00 | $110.00 | +$1.75 |
| 11% | $11.00 | $111.00 | +$2.75 |
How to Use Sales Tax Calculator
- 1Enter the item price and quantity.
- 2Select your US state or enter custom tax rates.
- 3View the tax breakdown including state and local tax.
- 4Use multi-item mode for multiple purchases or reverse mode to find pre-tax prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate sales tax?▾
Multiply the item price by the combined tax rate (state + local). For example, a $100 item with 8.25% tax would have $8.25 in tax for a total of $108.25.
Which states have no sales tax?▾
Five US states have no state sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. However, some Alaska localities charge local sales tax.
What is a reverse sales tax calculation?▾
A reverse calculation finds the pre-tax price from a total amount. If you paid $108.25 total with 8.25% tax, the pre-tax price was $100.
About Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax instantly for any purchase. Select your US state for auto-filled tax rates, add local tax, calculate multiple items, or reverse-calculate the pre-tax price from a total. Includes all 50 states plus DC.
NexTool's Sales Tax Calculator is completely free to use with no sign-up required. Your data is processed directly in your browser and never sent to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and instant results.
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