Add or remove sales tax instantly
Type a price and your local tax rate to see the tax and the final total. Switch to Remove tax to work backwards from a tax-inclusive total, or After discount to apply a discount first and tax the reduced price — exactly how most receipts are calculated.
Which rate should I use?
Sales tax rates vary by country, state, and even city. In the US, combined state-and-local rates commonly fall between 4% and 10%. Check your local rate for an exact figure; this tool works with any percentage.
Why back out the tax?
Removing tax is useful for expense reports and bookkeeping, where you often need the pre-tax price from a total that already includes tax.
Estimates for planning only — your final receipt depends on your exact local tax rules and rounding.
How do I add sales tax to a price?
Enter the pre-tax amount and your local tax rate. The calculator multiplies the amount by the rate to get the tax, then adds it to show your total.
How do I remove sales tax from a total?
Use 'Remove tax' mode and enter the tax-inclusive total plus the rate. It works backwards to show the pre-tax price and the tax portion.
What sales tax rate should I use?
Rates vary by country, state, and city. In the US, combined state and local rates are often between 4% and 10%. Check your local rate for exact numbers.
Does this calculate tax after a discount?
Yes. 'After discount' mode applies your discount first, then calculates tax on the reduced price, the way most receipts work.