Sales Tax Calculator

What is Sales Tax Calculator?

Sales Tax Calculator helps you figure out sales tax on purchases or extract tax from a total price. It includes current tax rates for all US states and Canadian provinces, so you always get accurate results.

Why Would You Need to Calculate Sales Tax?

Sales tax affects almost every purchase. Here's when this calculator helps:

• Shopping: Know the total cost before you check out
• Budgeting: Plan for the true cost of big purchases like electronics or furniture
• Business invoicing: Add correct tax to customer invoices
• Expense reports: Extract the tax portion from receipts
• Cross-state shopping: Compare prices when tax rates differ

How to Calculate Sales Tax - Step by Step

1. Choose calculation type: "Add Tax" to a pre-tax amount or "Extract Tax" from a total
2. Select your state/province: Pick from US states or Canadian provinces for accurate rates
3. Enter the amount: Type the price before tax or the total including tax
4. See results instantly: View tax amount, total price, and effective rate

Key Features

• All US states: Current tax rates for every state, including combined state and average local rates
• Canadian provinces: GST, PST, and HST rates for all provinces and territories
• Two-way calculation: Add tax to a price or extract tax from a total
• Multiple currencies: Switch between USD, CAD, EUR, and more
• Quick reference table: See all tax rates at a glance
• Custom rates: Enter your own rate if needed

Tips for Best Results

• Remember that local taxes can vary - these are state/provincial averages
• Use "Extract Tax" when you need to know the pre-tax cost from a receipt
• Check the reference table to compare tax rates across different states

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these the exact tax rates?

These are current state/provincial rates plus average local taxes. Your exact rate may vary slightly by city or county.

Why do some states show 0%?

Five US states have no sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Lucky them!

What's the difference between GST, PST, and HST in Canada?

GST is federal tax (5%). PST is provincial. HST combines both into one rate. Some provinces use HST, others charge GST and PST separately.