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Summary

Gross Total1,200.00
Net Base Price1,000.00
VAT (20%)200.00
Final Amount1,200.00

Sales Tax Calculator: Compute Sales Tax on Any Transaction Online

Calculate sales tax on any price with this free online calculator. Works for US sales tax and any custom rate.

What Is Sales Tax?

Sales tax is a consumption tax applied to the sale of goods and services, most commonly in the United States. Unlike VAT (which is charged at each stage of production), sales tax is typically charged only once, at the point of final sale to the consumer.

Sales tax rates vary by state, county, and even city in the US. They can range from 0% in states like Oregon to over 10% in some combined state and local jurisdictions.

How to Calculate Sales Tax

Multiply the base price by the sales tax rate to get the tax amount. Add the tax to the base price to get the total amount the buyer pays.

For example, a product costing 100 dollars with an 8% sales tax results in an 8 dollar tax and a 108 dollar total.

Why Use a Sales Tax Calculator?

Sales tax rates differ across US states and localities. Manually looking up and calculating tax can be time-consuming and error-prone. A free sales tax calculator eliminates guesswork.

For businesses shipping products to multiple states, having a quick calculator prevents incorrect tax charges that can create customer disputes.

Who Uses a Sales Tax Calculator?

US-based retailers, e-commerce sellers, service providers, and anyone billing American clients will need a sales tax calculator. Freelancers and consultants working with US businesses often need to add the applicable state sales tax to their invoices.

International businesses selling into the US market also need to understand and calculate applicable sales taxes.

Sales Tax vs VAT vs GST

Sales tax (mainly US) is charged once at the final sale. VAT (UK, EU) and GST (India, Australia) are charged at each stage of the supply chain with credits for tax paid earlier.

The end result for the consumer is similar, but the mechanics are different. This calculator handles sales tax. Use the VAT or GST calculators on Tez Invoice for those tax types.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sales Tax Calculator: Compute Sales Tax on Any Transaction Online on Tez Invoice.

What is a sales tax calculator?

A sales tax calculator adds a sales tax rate to a base price to show the tax amount and total, or reverses the calculation to find the pre-tax price from a tax-inclusive total.

How is sales tax calculated?

Multiply the price by the sales tax rate. Add the result to the price for the total. For 8% on 100 dollars: tax is 8 dollars, total is 108 dollars.

Is this sales tax calculator free?

Yes. Free with no sign up.

What is the US sales tax rate?

US sales tax rates vary by state and locality. They range from 0% in some states to over 10% in combined state and local rates.

Can I use this for non-US tax rates?

Yes. Enter any custom tax rate and the calculator works for any percentage.

Is sales tax the same as VAT?

No. Sales tax is charged only at the final sale. VAT is charged at each production stage with credits at each step. The consumer pays a similar total in many cases.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes. Fully responsive.

Is my data stored?

No. In-browser only.

How do I show sales tax on an invoice?

List the base price, the tax rate, the tax amount, and the total.

Where can I create an invoice with custom tax?

Use the free Invoice Generator on Tez Invoice. It supports custom tax labels and rates for US sales tax and other tax systems.