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Sales Tax Calculator

Add tax to a price, remove tax from a total, and estimate the tax amount.

Sales tax calculator
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Result

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Formula

To add tax, multiply by 1 plus the tax rate. To remove included tax, divide by 1 plus the tax rate.

total = price × (1 + tax%/100) pre-tax price = total ÷ (1 + tax%/100)

Examples

  • $100 plus 8% tax = $100 × 1.08 = $108.
  • $108 including 8% tax has pre-tax price $108 ÷ 1.08 = $100.
  • Tax rules vary by country, state, product, and exemptions.

Frequently asked questions

Short, practical answers for this calculation.

Can this calculate exact tax owed?

No. It estimates simple sales tax math. Actual tax can depend on local rules, exemptions, and rounding.

How do I remove tax from a total?

Divide the total by 1 plus the tax rate as a decimal.

Is sales tax the same as VAT?

They are related consumption taxes but applied differently. Use the VAT calculator for net/gross VAT layouts.

Should I round tax?

Many receipts round to the nearest cent. This calculator displays rounded results for convenience.