How to use the Sales Tax Calculator tool
3 simple steps · under a minute
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Enter the price
Type the price before tax, or choose “Remove” and enter a total that includes tax.
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Pick your state
Choose your state and add your city and county rate if you know it.
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See the tax
Read the sales tax and the total you will pay.
About Sales tax calculator
Sales tax in the United States is set by each state, and most cities and counties add their own local tax on top. This sales tax calculator includes the state rate for every state, plus a field for your local rate, so you get the full combined rate.
Five states — Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon — have no statewide sales tax, although some Alaskan towns charge a local one. Rates change from time to time, so check your city’s current combined rate for exact figures.
All 50 states + DC
State sales tax rates built in, including the five states with no state sales tax.
Local tax
Add your city and county rate for the exact combined rate.
Add or remove
Find the tax on a price, or the pre-tax price inside a receipt total.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate sales tax?
Multiply the price by the tax rate. At 8.5%, tax on $250 is $250 × 0.085 = $21.25, for a total of $271.25.
How do I remove sales tax from a total?
Divide the total by 1 plus the tax rate. $271.25 ÷ 1.085 = $250 before tax.
Which states have no sales tax?
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no statewide sales tax.
Which state has the highest sales tax?
California has the highest state rate at 7.25%, but combined state and local rates are highest in places like Louisiana, Tennessee and Arkansas.
Are these rates up to date?
They are the state-level rates for 2026. Local rates vary by city and county, so add yours for the exact total.