Instant calculator
Sales Tax Calculator
This sales tax calculator converts a listed pre-tax price into tax collected and final total using your local rate.
How to use
Quick steps
- Enter pre-tax price, sales tax rate.
- Review the instant answer block and supporting calculations.
- Compare the result with related tools in the same category before making a decision.
Formula
How this calculator works
Sales tax = pre-tax price x tax rate
Rates vary by state and locality, so use your actual combined tax rate for the closest estimate.
FAQ
Common questions
How does the sales tax calculator work?
It uses Sales tax = pre-tax price x tax rate. Enter pre-tax price, and sales tax rate to generate an instant estimate.
When should I use this sales tax calculator?
Find the tax amount and total checkout price from a pre-tax amount.
What should I keep in mind?
Rates vary by state and locality, so use your actual combined tax rate for the closest estimate.