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⚠️ Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only and does not constitute tax advice. Actual taxes may vary based on individual circumstances. Consult a tax professional for accurate tax planning.

Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate sales tax and total price for purchases. Works with any tax rate for US states, countries, or custom rates.

Sales Tax Formula

CalculationFormula
Tax AmountPrice × (Tax Rate / 100)
Total PricePrice + Tax Amount
Pre-tax PriceTotal / (1 + Tax Rate / 100)

US State Sales Tax Rates (2024)

StateRateStateRate
California7.25%Texas6.25%
New York4%Florida6%
Tennessee7%Oregon0%
Washington6.5%Delaware0%
*Local taxes may add 1-4% more*

Implementation

``javascript function calculateSalesTax(price, taxRate) { const taxAmount = price * (taxRate / 100); const total = price + taxAmount; return { taxAmount, total }; }

function reverseCalculate(totalWithTax, taxRate) { const preTaxPrice = totalWithTax / (1 + taxRate / 100); const taxAmount = totalWithTax - preTaxPrice; return { preTaxPrice, taxAmount }; } ``

Tax-Free States

Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, and Alaska have no state sales tax (though Alaska allows local taxes).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate sales tax?

Multiply the price by the tax rate divided by 100. For $50 at 8% tax: $50 × 0.08 = $4 tax. Total = $54. Our calculator handles this instantly for any amount and rate.

How do I find the pre-tax price?

Divide the total by (1 + tax rate / 100). If total is $108 with 8% tax: $108 / 1.08 = $100 pre-tax price.

Do all items have sales tax?

No, many states exempt groceries, prescription drugs, and clothing. Tax holidays exist for back-to-school shopping. Check your state specific rules for exemptions.

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