Quick answer
The Sales Tax Calculator shows add sales tax to a price, or work out the price before tax from a total. How it works: Total = price × (1 + rate); Price before tax = total ÷ (1 + rate). For example, with i want to set to Add tax to a price, amount of $100, and sales tax rate of 7.25 %, the total with tax is $107.25.
How to use the Sales Tax Calculator
- Choose i want to.
- Enter amount.
- Enter sales tax rate. Combine your state and local rates.
- Read total with tax and the breakdown. Use Share to send the exact numbers, or Print to save a PDF.
How it's calculated
- Total = price × (1 + rate)
- Price before tax = total ÷ (1 + rate)
Worked example
With i want to of Add tax to a price, amount of $100, and sales tax rate of 7.25 %:
Total with tax: $107.25. Tax: $7.25.
Sales Tax questions
How do you calculate sales tax?
Sales tax = price × tax rate. A $40 item at 8.25% sales tax adds $3.30, for a total of $43.30.
Do Etsy, Amazon and eBay collect sales tax for me?
In US states with marketplace facilitator laws, the marketplace collects and remits sales tax on your sales there. On your own website, you are usually responsible yourself.
What sales tax rate should I use?
Use the combined state and local rate for the buyer's address. Rates vary by state, county and city, so check your state's tax website.