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Sales Tax Calculator
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How to Use the Sales Tax Calculator
- Choose "Add Tax" to calculate total or "Extract Tax" to find pre-tax price
- Enter the price amount
- Enter your local tax rate or select a common rate
- View the breakdown of tax and total price
US State Sales Tax Rates (2024)
- California - 7.25% (highest state rate)
- Texas - 6.25%
- New York - 4% (plus local taxes up to 8.875%)
- Florida - 6%
- Oregon, Montana, Delaware, New Hampshire - 0% (no sales tax)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate sales tax?
Multiply the price by the tax rate, then divide by 100. For example, a $100 item with 8% tax: $100 × 8 ÷ 100 = $8 tax.
What is the average US sales tax rate?
The average combined state and local sales tax rate in the US is about 7.12%. Rates range from 0% (Montana, Oregon) to over 10% in some cities.
How do I reverse calculate sales tax?
To find the pre-tax price from a total with tax included: divide the total by (1 + tax rate as decimal). For 8% tax: total ÷ 1.08.
Are all items taxable?
No, many states exempt certain items like groceries, prescription medications, and clothing from sales tax.