US sales tax calculator
Enter a price and select a state - see the tax amount and final price instantly. All 50 states included, with combined local rates.
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How to use US sales tax calculator
Enter your figures
Fill in Price and State. Values you change are used straight away, with no submit button.
Read the results
The totals and the breakdown below them update as soon as a value changes.
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What this tool does
Tax and final price from a price
Enter the price and you get the tax amount and the total, which is the number you actually need at the till.
All 50 states, with combined local rates
Each state uses its combined state and average local rate, so the figure is closer to reality than the headline state rate alone.
Runs fully in your browser with no upload and no sign-up
Nothing you enter is uploaded. The calculation runs in your browser, with no account and no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
Which states have no sales tax?
Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, and Alaska have no statewide sales tax. Alaska allows local governments to levy sales tax, so some Alaskan cities do charge it. These five states are popular for large purchases - some people specifically drive to Oregon or New Hampshire to buy electronics or cars tax-free.
Why is the combined rate higher than the state rate?
Most US states allow counties, cities, and special districts to add their own sales taxes on top of the state rate. In California the state rate is 7.25% but Los Angeles County adds 2.25%, making the combined rate 9.5% or higher in some cities. This tool shows the statewide average combined rate.
Are groceries and medicine taxed?
Most states exempt prescription drugs from sales tax. About half the states exempt grocery food. The details vary significantly - some states tax prepared food but not raw groceries; some have reduced rates for food rather than full exemptions.
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