US Sales Tax Calculation Guide

How it Works

Our US Sales Tax Calculator is designed for accuracy across all 50 states. Whether you are a business owner calculating tax to charge or a consumer checking a receipt, we provide instant results using 2024 state-level data.

The Formula

Total = Net Amount * (1 + (Tax Rate / 100))

State Variations

In the USA, sales tax is dictated by state and local jurisdictions. Five states currently have **zero state-wide sales tax**:

✅ Alaska
✅ Delaware
✅ Montana
✅ New Hampshire
✅ Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Add Tax and Remove Tax?

"Add Tax" calculates the total cost of an item including sales tax. "Remove Tax" (Reverse Tax) calculates the original net price of an item from its total cost.

Are local/city taxes included?

This tool uses base state-level tax rates. Local city or county surcharges may apply depending on your specific zip code.

Use US Sales Tax Calculator in your browser

Calculate sales tax for any US state. Includes state-specific tax rates for 2024, support for zip code search, and add/remove tax functionality. It runs directly in your browser, so you can start straight away without creating an account or installing anything.

Simple to start

Open the workspace above, choose your options, and get the result when you need it.

Made for any screen

The controls are designed to stay usable on phones, tablets, and desktops.

US Sales Tax Calculator

💵Tax Parameters

📊Calculation Results