Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax on any purchase. Add tax to a price or extract tax from a total. Quick state rate presets included.
Quick State Rates
Total with Tax
$54.11
Price
$49.99
Tax Amount
+$4.12
Tax at Different Rates
5%Tax: $2.50Total: $52.49
6%Tax: $3.00Total: $52.99
7%Tax: $3.50Total: $53.49
8%Tax: $4.00Total: $53.99
8.25%Tax: $4.12Total: $54.11
9%Tax: $4.50Total: $54.49
10%Tax: $5.00Total: $54.99
Frequently Asked Questions
How is sales tax calculated?+
Sales tax = Price × (Tax Rate / 100). For an $49.99 item at 8.25% tax: $49.99 × 0.0825 = $4.12 tax, total = $54.11.
What states have no sales tax?+
Five states have no state sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. However, Alaska allows local municipalities to charge sales tax.
How do I extract tax from a total?+
To find the pre-tax price from a total that includes tax: Pre-tax = Total ÷ (1 + Tax Rate). For $54.11 with 8.25% tax: $54.11 ÷ 1.0825 = $49.99.