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Calculate before-tax price, tax rate, or final price
The Sales Tax Calculator can compute any one of the following, given inputs for the remaining two: before-tax price, sales tax rate, and final, or after-tax price.
Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed by the government on the sale of goods and services. Sales tax is collected by the retailer and passed on to the government. It is normally calculated by applying a percentage rate to the taxable price of a sale.
There are three main calculations involving sales tax:
Sales tax rates vary by country, state, county, and city. In the United States, there is no national sales tax, but most states and some local jurisdictions impose a sales tax. In other countries, similar taxes might be known as VAT (Value Added Tax) or GST (Goods and Services Tax).
Note: This calculator provides estimates only and should not be used for formal financial or tax planning. Please consult with a tax professional for specific advice.