Sales Tax Calculator

Add sales tax to a price or reverse-calculate the pre-tax amount.

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Total (with tax)
$54.00
Tax: $4.00

Sales Tax Formula

Add tax: Total = Price × (1 + Tax%)
Remove tax: Price = Total ÷ (1 + Tax%)

US State Sales Tax Rates (2025)

StateState RateWith Avg. Local
California7.25%~8.8%
Texas6.25%~8.2%
New York4.0%~8.5%
Florida6.0%~7.1%
Oregon0%0%

Rates vary by locality. Verify current rates for your area.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate sales tax?
Multiply the price by the tax rate (as a decimal) and add it to the original price. For example, 8% tax on $50: $50 × 0.08 = $4 tax, total = $54.
How do I find the price before tax?
Divide the total (tax-inclusive) price by (1 + tax rate). For example, $54 total at 8% tax: $54 ÷ 1.08 = $50 original price.
What is the sales tax rate in my state?
US sales tax varies by state, from 0% (Oregon, Montana, Delaware, New Hampshire) to over 9% (California, Tennessee). Some cities add local taxes on top of state rates.
What's the difference between tax-inclusive and tax-exclusive?
Tax-exclusive means tax is added on top of the listed price (common in the US). Tax-inclusive means the tax is already included in the listed price (common in Europe and VAT countries).

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