Add sales tax
Use the combined state and local rate for the place where the sale is taxed.
Total = price x (1 + rate / 100)
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Sales Tax Calculator in the United States
Total after tax:
$0.00
Before tax
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Sales tax %
After tax
Total after tax:
$0.00
- Price before tax:
- $0.00
- Sales tax8.25%
- $0.00
- Total after tax:
- $0.00
Breakdown
Reviewed May 23, 2026
Sales tax formulas and examples
Use the calculator with your state, county, city or special district sales tax rate. The United States does not have a federal VAT.
Add tax
Total = tax-free price x (1 + rate / 100)
Remove tax
Tax-free price = tax-included total / (1 + rate / 100)
Tax amount
Tax = tax-free price x rate / 100
Quick example
Starting from $100, a 8.25% rate gives $8.25 in tax and $108.25 total.
Starting from $108.25, the tax-free amount is $100 and the tax is $8.25.
Tax guidance
Sales tax calculations by intent
Use the calculator for the common U.S. sales tax workflows: add tax, remove tax and verify the tax amount with the rate from your jurisdiction.
Remove sales tax
Use this when the listed total already includes tax and you need the pre-tax amount.
Pre-tax price = total / (1 + rate / 100)
State and local rates
Rates and exemptions vary by jurisdiction, so the exact rate should come from an official tax agency.
Tax = price x rate / 100
Official rate check
U.S. sales tax is based on state and local rules. Rates and exemptions vary, so use this calculator with the rate published by the relevant tax agency.
Sales tax FAQ
Is sales tax the same as VAT in the United States?
No. The United States does not use a federal VAT. Sales tax is generally set by state and local governments.
How do I calculate U.S. sales tax?
Enter the pre-tax price and your combined state, county, city or district rate. The calculator multiplies the amount by the rate and adds it to the total.
Where should I verify the exact sales tax rate?
Check your official state or local tax agency because rates, exemptions and filing rules vary by jurisdiction.
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