Sales Tax Calculator

Quickly calculate the total price including sales tax, or extract the pre-tax price from a tax-inclusive amount.

What this calculator does

Enter amount and rate for an instant result. Supports any tax rate for US states, EU VAT, or any custom rate.

When to use this calculator

Reach for this tool whenever a financial decision hinges on this type of calculation. Small differences in rate or term become large differences in total cost or return over multi-year horizons — differences that only become visible when you run the actual numbers.

Common mistakes

Many financial calculation errors stem from omitting ancillary costs: fees, taxes, insurance, or maintenance. The headline figure (interest rate, monthly payment) is rarely the complete cost of a financial product.

Real-world scenarios

A small business owner compares two financing options for new equipment: a 5-year bank loan at 5.2% versus a leasing arrangement with a monthly fee. The calculator translates both into a total cost figure, making the comparison straightforward.

Formula

Sales Tax Formulas

Price incl. tax = Price × (1 + tax rate) Price excl. tax = Price incl. tax ÷ (1 + tax rate)

Tax amount = Price × tax rate. For a 10% tax on $200: Tax = $20, Total = $220.

Worked example

A product costs $85 before tax. The sales tax rate is 8.5%.

  1. Tax amount = $85 × 0.085 = $7.23
  2. Final price = $85 + $7.23

Result: Total price = $92.23 (tax: $7.23)

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate price excluding tax?

Divide the price including tax by (1 + tax rate). Example:

08 ÷ 1.08 =
00 before 8% tax.

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