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Sales Tax Calculator

Add or remove sales tax from any price.

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Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed.

Results
Total with tax
$97.41
Tax amount
$7.42
Price before tax
$89.99

Quick answer

Sales tax added is price × rate; to remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate).

Total = price × (1 + rate); Net = total ÷ (1 + rate)

How to use the Sales Tax Calculator

  1. 1Enter the amount you have.
  2. 2Enter your local sales tax rate.
  3. 3Choose whether to add tax or strip it out.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find my local rate?

Combine the state rate with county and city rates — total rates in the US range from 0% to over 10%.

What is reverse sales tax?

Working backwards from a tax-inclusive total to find the original price, done by dividing by 1 plus the rate.