Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax and total purchase price. See tax breakdowns and reverse calculate pre-tax amounts with our free sales tax calculator.
Our comprehensive Sales Tax Calculator helps you calculate sales tax on purchases, determine total costs, and even reverse-calculate to find pre-tax amounts from total prices. Whether you're budgeting for purchases, comparing prices across different tax jurisdictions, or need to understand tax implications, this tool provides accurate calculations for all your sales tax needs.
Enter sales tax details to see your tax breakdown
Understanding Sales Tax
Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed by governments on the sale of goods and services. Understanding how sales tax works helps you make informed purchasing decisions and budget effectively for your expenses.
Sales Tax Features
- • Add tax to pre-tax amounts
- • Remove tax from total prices
- • Calculate tax percentages
- • Compare tax rates across locations
Common Uses
- • Shopping and retail purchases
- • Service industry transactions
- • Business expense calculations
- • Price comparisons between regions
Add Tax: Total = Amount + (Amount × Tax Rate ÷ 100)
Remove Tax: Pre-tax Amount = Total ÷ (1 + Tax Rate ÷ 100)
Tax Amount: Tax = Pre-tax Amount × (Tax Rate ÷ 100)