Calculate Sales Tax
Enter a price and tax rate to calculate the total including tax, or work backwards from a total to find the pre-tax amount. Our calculator includes US state sales tax rates for reference.
How Sales Tax Works
Sales tax is a consumption tax charged at the point of sale. The rate varies by location and sometimes by the type of product or service being purchased.
US State Sales Tax Rates
Sales tax rates in the US range from 0% (in states like Oregon and Delaware) to over 7% at the state level. When combined with local taxes, some areas have total rates exceeding 10%.
Highest State Rates
- California: 7.25%
- Indiana, Mississippi, Tennessee: 7.0%
- Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey: 6.625-6.875%
Tips for Shopping
- Factor in sales tax when budgeting for large purchases
- Some items like groceries may be tax-exempt or taxed at lower rates
- Online purchases may or may not include sales tax depending on the retailer