Add sales tax to a price. Enter the amount and your tax rate to see the tax and the total.
Total with Tax
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Price plus tax.Usage Tip
For a quick estimate, round the rate: at about 8%, every $25 adds roughly $2 in tax. To go from a tax-included total back to the pre-tax price, divide by 1 plus the rate (divide by 1.08 for 8%).
THE MATH
Tax = price × tax rate%
Total = price + tax
Total = price + tax
Sales tax is added at the register on top of the listed price (in the US). The rate is the sum of state, county, and local taxes for that address.
Some items such as groceries and prescriptions are taxed differently or exempt in many states.
Some items such as groceries and prescriptions are taxed differently or exempt in many states.
US prices are usually shown pre-tax, so the total at checkout is higher than the sticker.
Combined rates differ by city and even by street; online sellers charge tax based on the shipping address.
Certain goods are exempt or taxed at a reduced rate depending on the state.
Combined rates differ by city and even by street; online sellers charge tax based on the shipping address.
Certain goods are exempt or taxed at a reduced rate depending on the state.