Sales Tax Calculator
Add or remove sales tax from any price.
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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
- 1Enter the amount you have.
- 2Enter your local sales tax rate.
- 3Choose whether to add tax or strip it out.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Amount89.99 $
- Sales tax rate8.25 %
- ModeAdd tax to this amount
Results
- Total with tax$97.41
- Tax amount$7.42
- Price before tax$89.99
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.
About this calculator
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