Calculate the sales tax amount and total price inclusive of tax.
Purchase Details
Price before tax
Combine State + Local rates
Final Total
Total (Gross Price)$108.25
Sales Tax Amount$8.25Added to the $100.00 base price
Receipt Summary
Subtotal$100.00
Tax (8.25%)+$8.25
Total$108.25
About this calculator
Overview
Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed by the government on the sale of goods and services. A conventional sales tax is levied at the point of sale, collected by the retailer, and passed on to the government.
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Pro Tips
Sales tax rates vary widely by state, county, and city.
Some essential items like groceries and prescription drugs are often exempt from sales tax.
If you are traveling, some countries allow for a VAT/Sales Tax refund if items are taken out of the country.
Calculate the 'Reverse Sales Tax' if you know the total and want to find the original price: Original = Total / (1 + Rate).
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Fun Facts
Formula: Tax Amount = Net Price × (Tax Rate / 100) | Total Price = Net Price + Tax Amount
