Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate US-style sales tax on any purchase. Enter the amount and your state's tax rate to see the tax and the total payable.
Sales Tax Details
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Result
Subtotal$100.00
Sales Tax$7.25
Total Payable$107.25
How sales tax works
Sales tax in the United States is a consumption tax charged at the point of sale. It is calculated as Tax = Purchase Amount × (Rate ÷ 100). Unlike VAT, sales tax is only charged to the end consumer and is not refundable. Rates vary by state, county and city, and can be combined (state + local).
For example, on a $100 purchase at a 7.25% combined rate, the sales tax is $7.25 and the total is $107.25.
Average state sales tax rates
- California — 7.25% (highest base state rate)
- Texas — 6.25%
- New York — 4% (plus local)
- Florida — 6%
- Delaware, Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Alaska — 0% (no state sales tax)
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