Sales Tax Calculator

Quickly calculate the total cost of a purchase including sales tax. Works for any tax rate.

Typical US: 0-13%, avg ~8.5%
Pre-Tax Amount
Sales Tax
Total After Tax
Effective Rate

US Sales Tax Overview

Five states have no sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon. The highest combined state + local rates are in Louisiana (9.56%), Tennessee (9.55%), and Arkansas (9.45%). Sales tax is collected at the point of sale and remitted to state and local governments by the merchant.

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