Sales Tax Calculator to Add or Reverse Tax from a Total
How to Calculate Add or Reverse Tax from Total Price with the Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax and total price, or reverse tax from a tax-inclusive amount. Works with US sales tax, VAT, GST, and custom percentage rates.
Formula
Tax = pre-tax price x tax rate; pre-tax price = total / (1 + tax rate)
How to use the result
Use the correct combined jurisdiction rate and confirm whether shipping or specific items are taxable.
This estimate is not tax advice and does not determine nexus, exemptions, or filing obligations. Inputs and calculations stay in this browser.
Calculate sales tax, VAT, or GST. Find tax amounts, pre-tax prices, or determine tax rates from prices.
Calculate Tax Amount
Calculate Pre-Tax Price
Find Tax Rate
Multi-Item Tax Calculator
Common Tax Rates by Region
California, USA
7.25%
New York, USA
8.00%
Texas, USA
6.25%
Florida, USA
6.00%
UK (VAT)
20.00%
Germany (VAT)
19.00%
France (VAT)
20.00%
Canada (GST)
5.00%
Australia (GST)
10.00%
Japan
10.00%
Note: Tax rates may vary by locality and product type. Always verify current rates.
Understanding Sales Tax
Adding Tax
Total = Price × (1 + Tax Rate). For a $100 item at 8% tax: $100 × 1.08 = $108
Removing Tax (Tax-Inclusive)
Pre-Tax Price = Total ÷ (1 + Tax Rate). For $108 at 8% tax: $108 ÷ 1.08 = $100
Types of Sales Tax
- Sales Tax (US): Added at point of sale, varies by state/locality
- VAT (Europe): Value Added Tax, typically included in displayed prices
- GST (Canada, Australia): Goods and Services Tax